potential threat to Nigeria's unity as a result of the activities of
some pro-Biafra group.
According to Channels Television report, General Gowon, noted that
Nigerians have put behind them the ugly memories of the 1967 civil
war, pointing out that those behind the protests were youths who have
no idea what the war cost Nigerians.
The elder statesman was speaking in Lafia, the Nasarwa State capital
shortly after a malaria eradication campaign visit to Governor Tanko
Al-Makura.
He expressed confidence that the campaign was being driven by just a
few people and that majority of the Igbo people do not share the view.
While admitting that they protesters had the right to express their
feelings he stated "with Biafra it is finished".
No comments:
Post a Comment