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The Nigerian Civil War: Causes and the Aftermath

In: Post-Conflict Economies in Africa

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  • Abdul-Ganiyu Garba
  • P. Kassey Garba

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This chapter addresses three sets of issues: the primary causes of the Nigerian civil war; its duration and the aftermath; and the risk of recurrence. In Section 2 we address the formation of the Nigerian state, focusing on the origins of dominant antithetical forces, struggles and their consequences over four distinct periods leading up to the civil war. Section 3 addresses its duration: why did the war last thirty months, and why did it end when it did? Although Nigeria has not relapsed into civil war, since 1983 peace has become increasingly threatened. In Section 4 we therefore analyse the post-civil war threats and risks. This discussion emphasizes post-conflict governance, nation-building, economic management and development, allowing recommendations to be made to prevent a recurrence of conflict.

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  • Abdul-Ganiyu Garba & P. Kassey Garba, 2005. "The Nigerian Civil War: Causes and the Aftermath," International Economic Association Series, in: Augustin Kwasi Fosu & Paul Collier (ed.), Post-Conflict Economies in Africa, chapter 6, pages 91-108, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:intecp:978-0-230-52273-2_6
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230522732_6
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