{"id":119443,"date":"2025-06-04T20:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=119443"},"modified":"2025-06-04T20:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:23:12","slug":"disinformation-partly-responsible-for-nigerian-civil-war-obasanjo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/disinformation-partly-responsible-for-nigerian-civil-war-obasanjo\/","title":{"rendered":"Disinformation partly responsible for Nigerian Civil War-Obasanjo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that disinformation played a crucial role in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He stated that disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare and propagation of false narratives are means through which a weaker force attempts to discredit a superior force in asymmetric wars.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Obasanjo made the assertion at the Sixth Edition of Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium organised by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) on Wednesday in Abuja.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said going by the theme of the symposium, which is \u201cThe Role of Disinformation in the Nigerian Civil War\u201d could be linked to tension and influence by the aforementioned factors.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cDisinformation played a significant role in the Nigerian Civil War, exacerbating tensions and influencing public opinion.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe same strategy is currently being employed by the insurgents in the northeast and other violent groups in other parts of Nigeria.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIn line with the theme, the symposium will therefore highlight the importance of media and information operations in conflict resolution and nation-building,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The former President reiterated the need for Nigeria to be deliberate and diligent in the study of history, particularly military history, to bring out and apply valuable lessons, adding that understanding the past would help to better navigate the present and build a more equitable future for all Nigerians.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>President Obasanjo commended AWCN for the inclusion of the study of the Nigerian Civil War in its curriculum to enhance the capacities of operational-level leaders to effectively apply the lessons from past campaigns in operational planning.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThis fratricidal conflict left an indelible mark on our nation\u2019s collective memory and continues to shape our identity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe war\u2019s complex causes, consequences and lessons offer valuable insights for us all,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Speaking, the representative of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. PE Eromosele said the symposium was a vital platform for nurturing intellectual capacity within the military.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He further reiterated the army\u2019s commitment to building a combat-ready force guided by sound leadership and an informed strategy to match up the current realities.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On his part, the Commandant of AWCN, Maj.-Gen. Umar Alkali, said the symposium was designed to enhance the intellectual and leadership capacity of officers undergoing the AWCN Course 9\/2025.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Alkali hailed the college for deliberately including the study of the civil war in its curriculum to help participants dissect and draw practical lessons from historical campaigns.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He pointed that the theme aligned with the Chief of Army Staff\u2019s Command Philosophy \u2018to build a combat-ready and professional force capable of delivering on its constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment\u2019.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThis symposium allows us to analyse past military operations at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cBy understanding how disinformation shaped the Nigerian Civil War, we are better equipped to manage the information space in today\u2019s battles,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lizzy Chirkpi Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that disinformation played a crucial role in the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). 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