THE MOST IMMEDIATE REASON FOR THE DECLARATION, BY OJUKWU, OF EASTERN NIGERIA AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE OF BIAFRA WAS THAT
A. The Gowon-led coup strictly targeted the Igbos B. They wanted the freedom for the Igbos at all cost C. Of the creation of twelve States by Gowon to dismantle any secessionist agenda ✓ D. corruption and oppression was too prevalent in Nigeria …
EASTERN SCARPLANDS OF NIGERIA
This region is found east of the Niger delta and south of River Benue. It is bordered on the east by the Cross River Plains as shown in Fig. 43.2. Physical Features Major relief features of this region are…
EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF NIGERIA
Physical Setting The eastern highlands consist of chains of hills, plateaus and mountains along the eastern borderlands of Nigeria. Prominent among these relief features are Bamenda highlands, Biu plateau, Mambila plateau, Shebshi and Alantika mountains, Adamawa plateau and Obudu hills.…