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Difficulty: MediumThe Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)

Arrange the following key historical events of the Nigerian Civil War era (1967–1970) in their correct chronological sequence, from earliest to latest:

  1. 1The convening of the Aburi Peace Conference in Ghana to resolve Nigerian political and constitutional crises.
  2. 2The division of Nigeria into 12 states by General Yakubu Gowon via decree.
  3. 3The formal declaration of the secessionist Republic of Biafra by Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
  4. 4The firing of the first shots at Garkem, marking the outbreak of full-scale military hostilities.

Answer

The correct chronological order of events is: Aburi Peace Conference (January 1967) → Creation of 12 states (May 27, 1967) → Declaration of the Republic of Biafra (May 30, 1967) → Outbreak of military hostilities at Garkem (July 6, 1967).
The correct sequence begins with the Aburi Conference in January 1967, followed by the federal decree creating 12 states on May 27, 1967, the declaration of Biafra on May 30, 1967, and finally the outbreak of military hostilities at Garkem on July 6, 1967.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the date of the Aburi Peace Conference.
January 1967.
This meeting was held in Ghana prior to any territorial restructuring or military action.
2
Determine the date of General Gowon's state creation decree.
May 27, 1967.
The Federal Military Government abolished the regional arrangement in favor of a 12-state federation.
3
Identify the date of Biafra's secession declaration.
May 30, 1967.
Lt. Col. Ojukwu declared Eastern Nigeria as the sovereign Republic of Biafra three days after the state creation decree.
4
Establish the date when active combat began.
July 6, 1967.
Federal troops initiated military operations at Garkem to force Biafra back into the federation.

Key Concept

Pre-war chronological progression of diplomatic breakdown and conflict triggers in Nigeria (1967)
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The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)

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