Some Igbo leaders and academia, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to quickly address the alleged marginalisation, injustice and others being meted the Igbo nation since the end of the Biafra civil war, arguing that it was against the national reintegration policies. According to Nwodo, “Nations are not created and sustained by street warfare. We have for too long allowed the bitterness of the war and it’s lingering feelings to dictate our political relationship. Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Charles Esimone, thanked the resource persons for the event, explaining that the research conference was of monumental importance as it was considered that 50 years after the end of civil war, factors that precipitated the civil war should be looked at to see the extent Nigerians have engaged those challenges and chart way forward. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report… FG to address issues FG to address issues

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 07, 2021 17:48 UTC