• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Express Day
  • Home
  • NEWS
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Environment
    • Science & Technology
  • BUSINESS
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Energy
    • ICT
    • Maritime & Transport
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • SPORTS
  • en English
    ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanha Hausaig Igboit Italianko Koreanla Latinpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanishsw Swahiliyo Yorubazu Zulu
Express Day
No Result
View All Result
Home NEWS

Biafran War, a warning against ‘aggressive regionalism’ — Buhari

ExpressDay by ExpressDay
January 15, 2020
in NEWS, Politics, TOP STORIES
0
Biafran War, a warning against ‘aggressive regionalism’ — Buhari
0
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on the 50th anniversary of the tragic Nigeria/Biafra Civil War, declaring that it remains a warning on the dangers of aggressive regionalism, ethnic baiting and political corruption.

The 1967-1970 war pitched the Nigerian government against the breakaway Eastern Region, with attendant massive loss of lives and property, mainly in the region.

A Presidency statement on Wednesday lamented that some Nigerians still do not want to learn from the costly mistakes of the war, as they have been lately preaching inflammatory rhetorics to divide the nation again.

The statement issued by senior presidential media assistant, Garba Shehu, therefore called on all leaders and parties to moderate their language, even as the nation strives to forge common memory that can “serve as a bridge to a future free from the ravages of sectarianism”.

The statement reads: “As the nation commentates 50 years of the end of the nation’s tragic civil war today, we remember the victims of the conflict and honour those on both sides that lost their lives. Their tragedy shall be neither forgotten nor repeated.

“The war serves as a potent warning on the dangers of aggressive regionalism, ethnic baiting and political corruption. In it, we must forge common memory that can serve as a bridge to a future free from the ravages of sectarianism.

“We remember the past to draw its lessons; on how we move forward together and live in peace. Unfortunately, there are some who fail to recognise them and instead repeat its mistakes, preaching inflammatory rhetoric meant only to divide. We call on all leaders and parties to moderate their language.

“There were no victors in this war. Yet in rejecting division and embracing unity, we ensure those lives lost were not in vain. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Previous Post

Igbo group demands Ayade’s probe over detained Agba Jalingo

Next Post

Supreme Court verdict unfair, unjust — Ihedioha

ExpressDay

ExpressDay

Next Post
Supreme Court verdict unfair, unjust — Ihedioha

Supreme Court verdict unfair, unjust -- Ihedioha

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
With LP ahead, presidential poll heads for run-off — Nextier

With LP ahead, presidential poll heads for run-off — Nextier

February 5, 2023
Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

Auchi Poly: Echoes of a Transformational Administration

January 26, 2023
A Rector and His Giant Strides

A Rector and His Giant Strides

January 27, 2023
Group blasts Omo-Agege’s aide over lies against Ogboru’s alliance with Okowa

Oddiri’s campaign of calumny can’t change Deltans’ love for Ogboru – Okotie-Eboh

January 21, 2023
Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

February 7, 2023
Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

February 7, 2023
Buhari describes his government’s infrastructure development as fantastic

Buhari condemns horrific terrorist attack on Katsina vigilantes

February 7, 2023
Use of Artificial Intelligence’ll boost healthcare delivery- Adigwe

Use of Artificial Intelligence’ll boost healthcare delivery- Adigwe

February 5, 2023

Recent News

Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

February 7, 2023
Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

February 7, 2023
Buhari describes his government’s infrastructure development as fantastic

Buhari condemns horrific terrorist attack on Katsina vigilantes

February 7, 2023
Use of Artificial Intelligence’ll boost healthcare delivery- Adigwe

Use of Artificial Intelligence’ll boost healthcare delivery- Adigwe

February 5, 2023

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • BUSINESS
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • Environment
  • Feature
  • Finance
  • FOREIGN
  • Health
  • ICT
  • Insurance
  • INTERVIEW
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • Judiciary
  • Maritime & Transport
  • Metro
  • NEWS
  • Oil and Gas
  • OPINION
  • PHOTO NEWS
  • Politics
  • Science & Technology
  • Security
  • SPORTS
  • TOP STORIES
  • Tourism

Recent News

Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

Buhari pledges support for Turkey, Syria over deadly earthquake

February 7, 2023
Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy award

February 7, 2023
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 Express Day

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • NEWS
  • BUSINESS
  • INVESTIGATIONS
  • ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS
  • SPORTS

© 2022 Express Day

%d bloggers like this: