Civil War: Nigeria wouldn’t have won without Niger Republic – Obasanjo
Monday, April 27, 2026
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria’s victory in the civil war depended on supplies delivered through neighboring Niger, claiming the country could not have won without that assistance. His remarks on “Soni Irabor Live” underscore the crucial, often overlooked regional support that helped sustain Nigerian troops during the conflict.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria would not have emerged victorious in the civil war without assistance from the neighboring Niger Republic. During an appearance on ‘Soni Irabor Live’ broadcasted on News Central, Obasanjo mentioned that Nigeria received supplies via Niger Republic for its troops during the conflict. The Nigerian civil war commenced […] Civil War: Nigeria wouldn’t have won without Niger Republic – Obasanjo