The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says the Nigerian civil war was a defining national tragedy that should not be allowed to repeat itself.

Speaking in Umuahia during a special town hall meeting to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigeria civil war, organized by Ken Nnamani Center for Leadership and Development in collaboration with the National War Museum, Osinbajo noted that the cost of the war included “loss of opportunities for national advancement.”

He said, “The way to celebrate national fallen heroes that paid the supreme sacrifice for the union called Nigeria is to ensure that the circumstances that led to the conflict never occur again.

“Unlike many African countries with protracted multi-generational conflicts, our strife lasted only three years, and we have suffered not to relent in ending the issues after 50 years.

“We have invested in national integration, peacebuilding and reconciliation.”

The vice president noted that in the cause of ending the issues the country faced, there were many challenges along the way, adding “but those challenges should not induce hopelessness or desperation,”

Osinbajo commended the social media for bringing Nigeria’s “young ones” together in terms of marriage, migration and otherwise in their course of earning a livelihood.

Earlier, the convener of the meeting and Chairman, Ken Nnamani Center for Leadership and Development, Senator Ken Nnamani, said the 50th anniversary of the end of the civil war was in every respect, a highly significant milestone in the life of Nigeria as a nation.

United we stand, Divided we fall. And very woeful is that fall.

Peace and unity start from the grass root from our hearts as individuals, to family , compound , your community, and then to your state. War start with a little argument not properly managed.we can't just be desiring peace you work and earn it.
God bless Nigeria

Wow what an inspirational words from our prof himself, may God continue to bless and increase your wisdom. Truly, the next 50years belong to our children and we must unshackle them from ghosts of ancient grudges & grievances.���

The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

Cownu boys arriving to troll after seeing these wonderful speech by the vice president.

WORD!!! I repeat WORD of wisdom from His Excellency

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew [/s]afonjas[s] hate Igbo's that much

You just pass the hatred now, let the change start from you kid

This an impressive speech from our great leader of this country Osinbajo. He always recommend the best for the peace of this country, thank you sir ever the best

Joylove2324:


You just pass the hatred now, let the change start from you kid

It will never work till we divide this country one Nigeria is a scam

Inter-ethnic marriage is one of the best thing to do as it will bring more love between multiple ethnic groups in the country

Sensible and intelligent talk from the VP

So far everyone knows that the next 50 years belong to our children then everyone should know that unity and harmony should be our watchword and I like VP osinbajo for his message.may God bless him with his knowledge

Nice one PYO...we should stand united in dis trying peri0d

Civil War is not the answer living in peace and harmony is the best way to go.

Right word for the moment. God has joined us together as one, all what we need is to remain united. God bless Nigeria

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

Na your father mate you dey call little man. No be your fault. Na social media dey cause nonsense.

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

That's how you understand your own but all in all we need unity in Nigeria and thank God for Osinbajo who do preach it

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

Imagine, your papa wey long wetin he don achieve in his entire life

Arubajagz:


Na your father mate you dey call little man. No be your fault. Na social media dey cause nonsense.

Should I call him short man?

The Vice President has deep insights and speaks well.

Deputy1111:
Right word for the moment. God has joined us together as one, all what we need is to remain united. God bless Nigeria

God did not join us together, the British did. We have had over 59 years to know that Nigeria was a big mistake the British made

Thormiwah:

Imagine, your papa wey long wetin he don achieve in his entire life

My friend the man is short, shortness no be curse na

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

Na Wetin your "Long Man" father don achieve? Just tell me

Rip to all the lives lost during the civil war. Peace and unity is what we need moving forward. We should all remember we are all Nigerians

jimyjames:


It will never work till we divide this country one Nigeria is a scam

How does it become scam ,IPOB guys on it again

I understand that not everybody is opportune to comprehend. It's either you read understand and contribute or you just read and move.
TO WHOM It May Concern

jimyjames:
The little man got it all wrong social media didn't help in bringing us together social media is tearing us apart , if not for social media I never knew afonjas hate Igbo's that much

Yoruba never hate any tribe, we so much believe in togetherness. An average Igbo man will get to a place and want to dominate. I have experience of this where I am living, despite the fact that they are in Yoruba land o. We need to be one at least for sake of the younger generations.

Unity is the first step basically. Lovely speech Sir.

okefrancis:

How does it become scam ,IPOB guys on it again

Its a scam cause we pretend to love each other as one Nigeria but in reality we hate each other

gidgiddy:


God did not join us together, the British did. We have had over 59 years to know that Nigeria was a big mistake the British made

The British succeeded in brain washing many Africans with their form of worship which is chritianity. Thats why a human being with a brain would say that God brought us together. fvck those who think like that and fvck that god that they worship.

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ojokolax:

The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says the Nigerian civil war was a defining national tragedy that should not be allowed to repeat itself.

Speaking in Umuahia during a special town hall meeting to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigeria civil war, organized by Ken Nnamani Center for Leadership and Development in collaboration with the National War Museum, Osinbajo noted that the cost of the war included “loss of opportunities for national advancement.”

He said, “The way to celebrate national fallen heroes that paid the supreme sacrifice for the union called Nigeria is to ensure that the circumstances that led to the conflict never occur again.

“Unlike many African countries with protracted multi-generational conflicts, our strife lasted only three years, and we have suffered not to relent in ending the issues after 50 years.

“We have invested in national integration, peacebuilding and reconciliation.”

The vice president noted that in the cause of ending the issues the country faced, there were many challenges along the way, adding “but those challenges should not induce hopelessness or desperation,”

Osinbajo commended the social media for bringing Nigeria’s “young ones” together in terms of marriage, migration and otherwise in their course of earning a livelihood.

Earlier, the convener of the meeting and Chairman, Ken Nnamani Center for Leadership and Development, Senator Ken Nnamani, said the 50th anniversary of the end of the civil war was in every respect, a highly significant milestone in the life of Nigeria as a nation.

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