Match each key political actor or entity involved in the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) with their corresponding political role, military action, or diplomatic position during the conflict.
- General Yakubu GowonHead of the Federal Military Government who divided Nigeria into 12 states in May 1967 to preserve the federation.
- General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OjukwuMilitary Governor of the Eastern Region who proclaimed the secession of the breakaway territory.
- Organization of African Unity (OAU)Continental body that consistently supported Nigeria's territorial integrity and opposed external interference.
- Republic of BiafraThe declared sovereign state whose secession in May 1967 led to the outbreak of armed conflict.
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General Yakubu Gowon matches the Head of the Federal Military Government who created 12 states; General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu matches the Military Governor who proclaimed secession; the Organization of African Unity matches the continental body supporting territorial integrity; and the Republic of Biafra matches the declared breakaway state.
Each key historical entity is accurately paired with its role during the Nigerian Civil War: Gowon reorganized the federation into 12 states, Ojukwu declared eastern secession, the OAU defended Nigeria's national borders, and Biafra was the secessionist state.
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Key actors, state creation, and diplomatic positions during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)