Biography of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Student: Olapade Lydia Olubunmi (Project, 2025)
Department of History and International Studies
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Abstract

This research presents a comprehensive study of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu — his early life, education, military career, political leadership, and role in the Nigerian Civil War. It analyzes his contributions to the Biafran movement, examines his political philosophy, and assesses his impact on Nigerian unity and postwar reconciliation. Using qualitative methods, the study draws on interviews, archival sources, and scholarly works to provide a balanced account of Ojukwu’s life and legacy. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s political evolution, highlighting the enduring significance of Ojukwu’s leadership in shaping national identity and historical discourse.

Keywords
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Biafra secession Nigerian Civil War Igbo leadership Nigerian history Eastern Region Nigeria military governor Eastern Nigeria legacy of Ojukwu Nigerian politics 1960s self-determination Nigeria
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