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<p dir="ltr">Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said disinformation played a significant role in the Nigerian Civil War (1967 to 1970),</p><div class="fBs1EK0p" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p dir="ltr">Obasanjo stated this at the Sixth Edition of the Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium organised by the Army War College Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja.</p><div class="Ow6S8D86" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p dir="ltr">He said the theme of the symposium, which is “The Role of Disinformation in the Nigerian Civil War”, was germane, especially in this era of asymmetric warfare.</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to him, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, and the propagation of false narratives are means by which a weaker force attempts to discredit a superior force in asymmetric wars.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said, “Disinformation played a significant role in the Nigerian Civil War, exacerbating tensions and influencing public opinion.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">“The same strategy is currently being employed by the insurgents in North East and other violent groups in other parts of Nigeria.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">“In line with the theme, the Symposium will therefore highlight the importance of media and information operations in conflict resolution and nation-building.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">The former president emphasised the need for Nigeria to be deliberate and diligent in the study of history, particularly military history, to bring out and apply valuable lessons</p>
<p dir="ltr">He quoted a popular saying that “a child that does not learn history will be told history”, adding that understanding the past would help to better navigate the present and build a more equitable future for all Nigerians.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Obasanjo commended AWCN for the inclusion of the study of the Nigerian Civil War in its curriculum to enhance the capacities of operational-level leaders to effectively apply the lessons from past campaigns in operational planning.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“This fratricidal conflict left an indelible mark on our nation’s collective memory and continues to shape our identity.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Earlier, the Commandant of AWCN, Maj.-Gen. Umar Alkali, said the symposium was designed to enhance the intellectual and leadership capacity of officers undergoing the AWCN Course 9/2025.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Alkali said the college deliberately included the study of the Civil War in its curriculum to help participants dissect and draw practical lessons from historical campaigns.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said the theme aligned with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy, “to building a combat-ready and professional force capable of delivering on its constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“This symposium allows us to analyse past military operations at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“By understanding how disinformation shaped the Nigerian Civil War, we are better equipped to manage the information space in today’s battles.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">The guest lecturer, Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo, who is the Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, dissected the role of propaganda, media manipulation, and false narratives during the conflict.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He illustrated how misinformation often shaped public perception and policy decision during the war</p>
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