What Would Have Happened If Civil War Was Fought In This Present Day Nigeria – Pat Utomi

Professor of Political Economics and former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi has insisted that if Biafra Civil War was fought in the present day, Nigeria won’t be in existence anymore.

According to him, Nigeria may seize to exist if Biafra was fought today, due to the recognition given by the international community to self-determination.

This assertion was made, when he delivered his keynote address at the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s Civil War organised by the Nzuko Umunna and Ndigbo in Lagos, on Monday.

The Professor also called for the de-centralisation of Nigeria’s government, stressing that such will move the government closer to the people.

According to Utomi: “Government should be de-centralised and moved closer to the people for effectiveness.

“We must address the issues that led to the Civil War.

“I can tell you that if the Biafran war is fought today, there will be no Nigeria because the international community now recognises self-determination.”