THE 1966 COUP D’ETAT AND THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR

Overview

Discuss why military took over government in Nigeria. Examine the causes and course of the Nigerian Civil war. Discuss the effects of the Nigerian civil war.

Lesson details

Class: SS2
Subject: History
Theme: Military Intervention In Governance
Duration: 30:12

What you'll learn

Causes of the January 1966 and the counter coup of July 1966.
The causes and course of the Nigerian civil war.
Effect of the Nigerian Civil War.
(a) Socio-political
(b) Economic
(c) Effects on Women and children.

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THE 1966 COUP D’ETAT AND THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR

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