PROPAGANDA, NARRATIVES, AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE NIGERIA-BIAFRA WAR OF 1967-1970.
Authors: Ejitu N. Ota and Cosmas O. Onozie
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Published: June 14, 2024
Reference: Volume 8, Issue 2
Abstract
. On May 30, 1967, the former Eastern region of Nigeria formally announced its secession from the Nigerian federation. A concatenation of factors and circumstances led to the declaration of Biafra as a sovereign state. Nigeria subsequently declared war on the “secessionist” Biafra on July 6, 1967. While it lasted, both Biafra and Nigeria had their own views and justifications for engaging in the war. Apart from the differing narratives and perspectives, both sides also employed propaganda to elicit support for their positions. This paper adopted the qualitative, descriptive, and analytical research methodology in its examination of the topic, complemented with the historical thematic approach. It concluded that though the Nigerian propaganda machinery succeeded in mobilizing domestic support for the government, it was the Biafrans who had the upper hand in the use of propaganda. As a result, there were more positive responses to the plight of the Biafrans by the international community and international humanitarian agencies.
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Ejitu N. Ota and Cosmas O. Onozie. (2024). PROPAGANDA, NARRATIVES, AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE NIGERIA-BIAFRA WAR OF 1967-1970.. ABIA JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES , Volume 8 (2) .