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How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Tofax: 11:05am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how Russia helped Nigeria defeat the Biafra warlords during the nation’s civil war between 1967 and 1970. Buhari spoke in his speech at the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia on Thursday. Buhari said Nigeria’s relationship with Russia began in 1960 with the old Soviet Union, saying that Russia helped Nigeria with military assistance during the civil war against the Biafran forces. “Nigeria’s relations with Russia just like the rest of Africa began during the Soviet era when diplomatic relations were first established in 1960. That relationship covered areas such as education, healthcare, solid minerals development and military assistance, especially during Nigeria’s civil war. “More recently, our partnership has extended to the oil and gas sector as well as military and technical assistance in support of our fight against Boko Haram insurgency. At this point, I would once again like to thank His Excellency, President Putin for his support, especially in the area of security. “It is my hope that through this forum, Russia and Africa will revitalize their time-tested relationship by exploring new opportunities for the collective benefit of our peoples,” he said. Buhari said since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, relations between Russia and African nations had lagged a historical levels, saying that the former Soviet Union had been a key partner of Africa, while recalling the strong support received from the former Soviet Union in Africa’s anti-colonial struggles, stressing that Africa would continue to remember this, and many other significant gestures of solidarity and support that shaped history as a continent. He added that in an increasingly changing world driven by trade, technology and innovation, the time had come to inject new energy and pragmatism in Africa-Russia relations for the mutual benefit of both Africa and Russia, emphasising that this mutually beneficial relationship must go beyond trade and business. “Our re-energised partnership must also address challenges such as counter-terrorism, poverty eradication, human and drug trafficking, illicit financial flows, climate change and migration to mention some of the many contemporary challenges facing our peoples. “Our continent is rich in human and natural but is lagging behind in capital and technology. This is why we see increased conflict, migration and instability that is also impacting many nations outside Africa. On our part, we in Africa have continued to view Regional Integration as a key development priority. Our integration is one that seeks to address our infrastructure deficit, conflicts and terrorism, climate change, human trafficking and of vitality, trade. “Our integration process also takes into account our diversity as a continent and our unique challenges at the national and sub-national levels. This is why progress has been slow but steady. With a population of over 1.2 billion people, for us in Africa, getting our socio-economic integration right presents enormous opportunities as we stand to promote robust, equitable and inclusive growth that will minimize conflict and enhance economic development. “Today, these aspirations are captured in the Agenda 2063 of the African Union. We are confident that with strong partners like Russia, our goal of having a peaceful and prosperous continent is achievable. Nigeria is the largest economy and most populous country in Africa. Today, our population is almost over 200 million people. It is expected to grow to approximately 400 million by 2050. This will make Nigeria the third most populous nation in the world behind China and India. “Our economy is heavily dependent for its foreign exchange on oil. With the result that our high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is not as a result of domestic sector productivity. In the circumstances, although we still remain an oil dependent nation, our government in the last four years has focused on diversifying our economy by supporting key job creating sectors such as agriculture, mining and ICT,” he stated. To achieve this, Buhari explained that the nation invested aggressively in infrastructure development and introduced policies and programmes that enhanced ease of doing business, reduce corruption in the public sector and enforce the rule of law. “It is this inclusive economic diversification agenda that we want to forge a new Nigeria-Russia cooperation. Already, we are seeing progress in areas of power generation, solid minerals development and rail transportation and I hope this will be expanded to Agriculture, Manufacturing and other means of Transportation. “We already have over 200 Nigerian university students in Russia benefitting from Russian Government scholarships which have been on-going since 1960. Earlier this year, Nigeria signed a Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) with Russia which will expand the human capital development support we are already receiving,” he said. https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/10/24/how-russia-helped-nigeria-defeat-biafra-during-civil-war-buhari/ |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Carmit(m): 11:05am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Up Russia! |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by KraticKratus: 11:23am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Past man is still living in the past. 22 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by FarahAideed: 11:24am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Shameless people celebrating ganging up with other Nigerian tribes and countries to fight against just one tribe. 48 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Lagosfinder(m): 11:28am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Old wound re opened 4 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by mightyokwy(m): 11:54am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Empty brain. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Mixedfruit: 11:56am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Lol 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Nobody: 11:59am On Oct 26, 2019 |
Stupid man that called himself president. Trash. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Dreambeat: 12:01pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Clown of a president who will never fail to remind us of how dumb and inept he is. 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by LabDNA: 12:01pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
It means buhari finally agrees with IPOB and Kanu that world powers helped to defeat Biafra, without them it would have been impossible to defeat them. The Biafrans should be proud. 37 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by kettykin: 12:57pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Once the United nations mandate biafra, Russia,Britain, Egypt will toe the line. Nnamdi kanu should inter his mum and leave the actual funeral for the day United nations mandate biafra 3 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by horsepower101: 1:00pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Nigerians. Funny people. Two out of the 4 major countries that supported Nigeria against Biafra have broken up. United Kingdom (Scotland May leave soon after brexit) Egypt (Copts wants independence) 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Keziehenry(m): 1:41pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
That shows that 5% is greater than 95% if not because of the help of other world powers. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by powerkey: 1:43pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Russia fought against BIAFRA and yorubas was claiming they singlehandedly won biafrans for Nigeria. However, it's on record that Russia suffered humiliations after that act against BIAFRA. Russia Soviet Union was destroyed beyond repair.. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by devlishGINGER(m): 1:44pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
FarahAideed:there is no fair fight in war There is only a vanquished and the winner but at the end, peace is priceless 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Tomiwa69(m): 1:49pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
No need to fight them again If they want Biafra. Give them and let us lock our border. Biafra ko Ambazonia ni 1 Like |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Upworkwriter007(f): 2:03pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
FarahAideed:Aiit, but i thought it was Biafra that declared war against Nigeria. But sincerely, I see no reason why Nigeria doesn't want this guys to go. |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by geozone: 2:50pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
had to get assistance from the russians?.. Wow the Biafrans must have been awesome! 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Fulmigati: 4:20pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
But Yoruba E-warriors talk say na only Yoruba defeat Biafra. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Armaggedon: 5:13pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
The organization of African unity, Britain, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Egypt and some other Arab states heavily supported Nigeria. Britain planned to stay neutral hoping for a quick victory for Nigeria but the policy quickly changed after Biafra made gains at the initial stages. From 1967 to 1969 saw ceaseless supply of British arms, guns, artilleries, jets etc. It is on record that the British not only sent those arms and ammunitions but also thought Nigerians how to use them. in some cases they even sent their men to Nigeria to help operate them. then British pm described the level of British support as an " extraordinary measure" soviet union sent a lot of arms like MEGs etc. In fact Wilson once claim if he stopped weopon supplies to Nigeria, soviet union will fill the void. many Nations sympathetic to Biafra like USA, France, Israel either stayed neutral, gave little military or humanitarian assistance. Yugoslavia's biggest fear happened afterwards- it disintegrated Soviet Union's biggest fear happen in one night- it balkanized United kingdom's biggest fear will be triggered by brexit- brexit aftermath will boost support for Scottish nationalist while the backstop brouhaha will drive the unification of ireland. very soon england is gonna stay alone. Egypt will be paid with Coptic separatism. in the end Biafra will come. 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 5:15pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Biafra really tried fighting against the world for 3 years, Ojukwu is a Legend. 34 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Biafrannuke: 5:16pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
But Russia doesn't recognize the "terrorist" tag given to IPOB. 3 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by PeaceNexus(m): 5:22pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Not just Russia, other countries helped Nigeria....till eternity I respect Igbos ... 28 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by PeaceNexus(m): 5:29pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Its not that easy because if they leave, they will witness massive development. This will make the various units in Nigeria clamour to leave as well.....certainly Yorubas will do far better than they currently do if they are to have their own country governed by themselves...so without Igbo's, this country can rarely exist in peace. Tomiwa69: 12 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by horsepower101: 6:01pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
PeaceNexus: Fulani-Hausa elites where the first to figure this out and realize that the reason most Nigerians are still comfortable staying in Nigeria is because of Igbos are there. The moment Igbos leave, they know that no one will want to remain with them. They are frustrated by this fact and thats why they pAnic when Biafra issue comes up. That’s why they and their allies hate you so much but at the same time are scared of you leaving. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by PeaceNexus(m): 6:27pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Wisdom horsepower101: 3 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Sirjamo: 6:57pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Buhari keeps sticking the knife and twisting it. Between the useless Biafra of blessed memory and Nigeria presidency, we are yet to know which one they actually want! |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by IGBOSON1: 7:09pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
PeaceNexus: Nigeria as is cannot survive any ethnicity/region (besides the Fulani/core-muslim-north) leaving! Once the Igbo, Yoruba, Ijaw, etc, succeed in leaving, it will open the floodgates as other ethnicities fall over themselves dashing for the exit! 4 Likes |
Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by Nobody: 7:24pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Bubu is a opposite of empty. Meanwhile Sunday, October 27th, would have been Dr. Stella Adadevoh's 63rd birthday. She saved the nation from what would have been a disastrous epidemic (Ebola virus). #RememberingAmeyo Check my signature 4 Likes
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Re: How Russia Helped Nigeria Defeat Biafra During Civil War – Buhari by GoldChest(m): 7:27pm On Oct 26, 2019 |
Old man getting more stupid by the day . Isn't it shameful that other tribes and country helped you in fighting a single tribe ? Truly, grey hair isn't sign of wisdom. 10 Likes 1 Share |
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