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 …
PROBLEMS OF INDEPENDENT WEST AFRICAN STATES
Most West African leaders were very optimistic about their countries’ future at independence. They hoped to transform their newly independent countries so that their citizens would enjoy the fruits of independence, as colonial rule had brought only few benefits to…