In his recently published autobiography, "My Life of Service and Allegiance," former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has brought renewed attention to the Nigerian Civil War, which took place from 1967 to 1970. Gowon alleges that the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of the Biafran side, actively undermined multiple peace initiatives aimed at averting the conflict. This assertion has sparked a fresh wave of discussion regarding the events leading up to the war and the roles played by key figures during that tumultuous period in Nigeria's history. The book is expected to contribute significantly to ongoing debates about the civil war and its lasting impact on the nation.
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