Deep-rooted resentment among the
various ethnic nationalities in Nigeria,
particularly by the Igbo against the others,
dating back to the Nigerian civil war, has
been identified as one of the reasons for
the country’s unity challenges and stunted growth. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odein
Ajumogobia made the remark at the public
presentation of a book, The Land of My
Birth by Abraham Nnadi, held in Lagos.
While speaking at the event, Ajumogobia
observed that the book examined the undercurrent of ethnic tensions, which still
exertsprofound negative impact on
national unity but stressed that Nigerians
have chosen to ignore them. Describing the book as a historical novel
set after the civil war, Ajumogobia said the
book reflects on the war, village and
communal lives of the Igbo people during
this period. He observed that the book’s
treatment of issues such as the blockage the eastern seaports that resulted in
widespread starvation in the East, and the
20 pound account balance for all account
holders of Igbo extraction after the war
highlighted the author’s grasp of issues
and his power of observation in very great details.

“These are some of the things people
may not consider to be politically correct,
but they are issues we ought to think
about, and reflect on in terms of when we
talk about Nigeria’s unity and bringing us
together as a people,” Ajumogobia said, adding that Nigerians have to face these
facts and reconcile before the country can
move forward. Nnadi explained that as a result of the war,
owning a building was consider essential
for the average Igbo man, even if it was
the most simple of structures. He attributed this thinking to the perpetual
fear of another pogrom and civil war in the
country. Nnadi, however, observed that
the present generation’s single-minded
pursuit of money without principles or
moral is giving the Igbo nation an image many are not proud of. He said the search
for heroes among the survival of the war
has given birth to young men and women
who, in the process of making money,
have allow money to rule them. “This is a painful harvest, “ he said.At
the event, Sir Emeka Nwokedi and the
Lagos City Chorale rendered several
melodious songs to the delight of guests
such as former Vice President, Cmdr. Ebitu
Ukiwe, Admiral. Ndubuisi Kanu and Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof. Anya Anya, Dr. Alex Otti,
Major Gen. Adewumi Ajibade, Onyeka
Onwenu and Chief Ferdinand Agwu.

www.guardian.ng/art/resentment-lies-at-the-heart-of-nigerian-unity-challenges/

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