1970 saw the capitulation of Philip Effiong, the Chief of General Staff of Biafra during the Nigeria-Biafra War, to Major General Yakubu Gowon, the Head of State Odumegwu Ojukwu.
The January 1970 Civil War Victory Message from Major-General Yakubu Gowon, the Head of State of Nigeria: The alleged “Rising Sun of Biafra” is set forever.
Anybody who continues to refer to any region of the East Central State of Nigeria as Biafra is doing a grave disservice. The violent chapter has now come to an end. The era of national reconciliation is just beginning. We have the chance to create a new nation once more.
