根据雅库布·戈文将军的说法,1967年至1970年尼日利亚内战是由东南地区的分裂欲望驱动的. 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War driven by South-East's secession desire, according to General Yakubu Gowon.
尼日利亚前军事领导人Yakubu Gowon将军在最近的一次访谈中声称,尼日利亚内战(1967-1970年)的起因是东南部希望分离。 Former Nigerian military leader General Yakubu Gowon, in a recent interview, asserted that the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) was driven by the South-East's desire to secede. 他敦促居民优先考虑民族团结,并强调他在战后和解努力中的作用。 He urged residents to prioritize national unity and highlighted his role in post-war reconciliation efforts. 戈文还反映了与美国内战期间的亚伯拉罕·林肯领导的相似之处, 指出虽然存在比较, 但他的重点仍然是推动尼日利亚的团结和复苏. Gowon also reflected on parallels with Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the American Civil War, noting that while comparisons exist, his focus remains on advancing Nigeria's unity and recovery.