Survivors recall civil war experiences, advocate teaching of history

Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War shared their harrowing experiences and advocated for history to be taught in schools to prevent future conflicts.

• Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War shared their experiences to prevent future conflicts.
• Stakeholders advocate for teaching history in schools.
• The Nigerian Civil War lasted for 30 months.
• The war occurred 56 years ago.
• A new book about the war was co-authored by Dr Uchenna Anioke, Chief Obioma Ikechi, and Chief James Egwuonwu.

A public presentation of a new book about the Nigerian Civil War was held in Enugu, where stakeholders gathered to recount their ordeals and warn against romanticising war.