Nigeria can’t afford another civil war – Gowon

A former Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon (retd), has expressed worry over the incessant crises ravaging various parts of the country, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil war.

Media Talk Africa reports that the Nigerian Civil War, fought between 1967 and 1970, claimed millions of lives.

Speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau, the retired General expressed worry over the state of insecurity, praying that Nigeria will not experience another civil disturbance.

“All the various crises that we are having in Nigeria are so disturbing. This is something that God knows we should not be having after our Civil War.

“I have said and I prayed to God that I hope Nigeria will not go through another period of crisis that we went through.

“Let us pray to God that we are now beginning to see the end of all these crises. Pray to God so that God can touch the hearts of all those who are that way inclined to create problems,” he said