Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has made it clear that Nigeria does not need another civil war after the 1967-70 war between Nigeria and the Biafra.
He stressed the need for better dialogue instead of beating war drums.
The former President who spoke at the unveiling of a banquet hall built in his name by the Executive Vice President, Centre for Policy and Foreign Engagement, Dr. Agbai Eke Agbai, said: “our differences could only be addressed when issues are discussed instead of going to war.”
Obasanjo who was reacting to the protests by pro-Biafra agitators in some parts of South-east and Lagos recently said: “we do not need another civil war. We had fought one before. I was part of it.
“I saw with my eyes. I heard with my ears. I smelled with my nose. What we need is better communication. And I am here to communicate with you.
“What I enjoy most is the cultural diversity.
“Earlier in the week, I was in Benue State and I enjoyed the cultural dance. Since I arrived here yesterday I have enjoyed the cultural dances. What we need to address is how to reduce unemployment, how to reduce poverty, and how to hold our leaders accountable to their promises.”
Obasanjo was at the burial of Mama Enyidya Beatrice Agbai, in Abiriba, Abia state.[myad]
