The History and Legacy of the Asaba, Nigeria, Massacres

Bird, S. Elizabeth; Ottanelli, Fraser M.

doi:10.1353/arw.2011.0048

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“…By the mid-1960s, petroleum export was more than two hundred thousand barrels per day [49,50]. Regions, with their eyes on the lion's share of the national resources, were working to outdo one another in the political game, manipulating and tampering with both census figures and election results [51]. The refusal of some Yoruba groups in the West to accept the result of the elections of 1965, which returned an Igbo as a Regional head, resulted in the formation of a parallel government in the Western Region [49].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…But, the assumption of power by Ironsi, an Igbo, as the Head of state, was considered by the rest of Nigerians, especially the northerners, as an attempt by the Igbo to impose their dominance on the rest of Nigeria through the military [51]. They justified that claim by pointing to Ironsi's introduction of a unitary government that abrogated the regional system.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is within this Rivers State that the largest oil reserves are located. It was in the midst of this tension over who controls what, that Biafra declared independence leading to the war [45,46,51]. The federal government of Nigeria decided to deploy police action to force the secessionists back into Nigeria.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Responding Creatively to Faulty Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: The Case of Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Nwaigwe¹

2023

Business, Management and Economics

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has left significant impacts on the local communities. While analysts have explained how CSR has either succeeded or failed in this oil rich zone, over the years, their analyses, however, are yet to highlight sufficiently, the extent to which the responses to CSR practices have either strengthened or weakened the processes and practices of CSR. What are the implications of such responses for CSR theory and practice. A field visit to the Niger Delta shows that local communities have had to modify their traditional alliances and practices in order to sustain the flow of the share of oil wealth accessible to them via CSR. This creative response to faulty CSR practices stems possible violent reactions against the transnational corporations and/or the state government as much as it encourages the sustenance of CSR in the community. Besides, it highlights the fact that the substitution of ‘long term value maximization’ for ‘short-term profit at any cost’ in the corporate vocabulary notwithstanding, corporate conception and practice of CSR hardly excludes window dressing.

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2023

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“…Aspects of the historiography on postcolonial Nigeria and intergroup relations have focused on the violent disturbances and pogrom against the Igbo residents of Northern cities and towns; the failure of the Federal Military government of Yakubu Gowon to protect Igbo lives and property, especially in the northern part of the country; and the unsuccessful peace attempts that finally led to the outbreak of the Nigeria‐Biafra War in July 1967. Also captured in the historiography are the Igbo experiences during the war and in postwar Nigeria (Moses and Heerten, ; Chuku, , ; Falola and Ezekwem, ; Korieh, ; Bird & Ottanelli, ; Nwaka, ; Nwauwa and Korieh, ; Achebe, ; Omenka, ; Uchendu, ; Harneit‐Sievers, ; Anthony, ; Tamuno, ).…”

Section: The Igbo In Precolonial and Modern Nigeria: Intergroup Relatmentioning

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Igbo historiography:PartIII

Chuku

2018

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Igbo historiography has advanced since the publication of the epic narrative of Olaudah Equiano in 1789 and its different versions, especially that of Paul Edwards, a British literary historian in 1969. The main objective of this essay is to demonstrate the vitality and diversity of Igbo historical studies and provide informative and thoughtful interpretations of its strengths and weaknesses. In three parts, the essay examines the origin, dispersal, and settlement of the people; sociopolitical institutions and organization; economic systems, including slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, and the colonial economy; Igbo religion, Islam, Christianity, and Western education; colonial encounter; the Igbo in precolonial and modern Nigeria with focus on intergroup relations, ethnicity, and the Nigeria-Biafra War; and Igbo intellectual history. The essay makes a spirited critique of areas of overemphasis and the conceptual and methodological issues. It suggests important neglected themes that require further historical investigations. Its primary goal is to nudge Igbo historiography in new and challenging directions and inspire historians interested in Igbo studies to adopt a historiographical approach that emphasizes currency, relevance, and usability.

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“…It became a strategic point of control, a site of contestation, and a symbol of survival. Both the Nigerian military government and the Biafran secessionists recognized the bridge's strategic significance and sought to exploit it to their advantage (Bird & Ottanelli, 2011). The Biafran forces, facing the advancing Nigerian army, made the tactical decision to destroy the Niger Bridge by dynamiting it.…”

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The Niger Bridge and the Biafran Economy During and After the Nigerian-Biafran War, 1967-1970

Nnaemeka,

Adelekun

2023

Mediterr. J. Soc. Sci.

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This paper examines the role and significance of the Niger Bridge during the Nigeria-Biafra war, which lasted between 1967 and 1970. The war resulted in devastating effects such as violence, displacement, and economic disruptions. However, the Niger Bridge emerged as a symbol of resilience and strategic importance. It served as a crucial lifeline for the Igbo people, who constituted the majority population of the secessionist state of Biafra, enabling the movement of people, goods, and supplies in the face of blockades imposed by the Nigerian government. The bridge's destruction had severe socio-economic consequences, including the breakdown of trade networks, food shortages, inflation, and the collapse of local industries. The paper also explores the post-war reconstruction efforts and highlights the symbolic significance of the Niger Bridge in the process of reconciliation between Nigeria and Biafra. The reconstruction not only aimed to restore critical infrastructure but also acted as a tangible symbol of unity, healing, and trust-building between the previously warring factions. By analyzing the Niger Bridge in the context of the Nigeria-Biafra war, this paper offers insights into the dynamics of the conflict, the employed military strategies, and the socio-economic impact on the affected populations. It emphasizes the vital role of infrastructure in shaping the outcomes of war and conflict, shedding light on the broader significance of such infrastructure in conflict zones worldwide. Received: 30 June 2023 / Accepted: 23 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023

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The History and Legacy of the Asaba, Nigeria, Massacres

Cited by 9 publications

References 12 publications

Responding Creatively to Faulty Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: The Case of Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Responding Creatively to Faulty Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: The Case of Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Igbo historiography:PartIII

The Niger Bridge and the Biafran Economy During and After the Nigerian-Biafran War, 1967-1970

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