Conrad Nwawo
Conrad Dibia Nwawo | |
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1922 Aniocha North, Delta State |
Died |
2016 Aniocha North, Delta State |
Buried | Aniocha North, Delta State |
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Conrad Dibia Nwawo (1922 - 2016) was a military officer. He took part actively in the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War, initially fighting on the Nigerian side and then switching to the Biafran side. [1]
Early life
Born in 1922, Nwawo hails from Akwubili, Ogbeobi in Onicha-Olona, in Aniocha North LGA of present day Delta state. He schooled at Aggrey Memorial School in Arochukwu, under the tutelage of Dr. Alvan Ikoku, and also attended the Ilesha Grammar School.
Career
During his time fighting on the Biafran side during the Nigerian-Biafran Civil War, he headed commands such as the 11 Div, the 13 Div, and the Biafra Commando Forces.[2]
Post-Civil war
After the Civil War, Nwawo contacted his colleagues to join him in seeking for the creation of Mid-Western Region from the erstwhile Western Region, amongst which were Dr. George Orewa, Mr. F. C. Halim, Chief Israel Amadi Emina and Chief Izah.[3]
References
- ↑ Nwakanma, Obi (29 May 2016). "CONRAD NWAWO (1922-2016)". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ↑ Nwakanma, Obi (29 May 2016). "CONRAD NWAWO (1922-2016)". VANGUARD. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ↑ "CONRAD NWAWO (1922-2016)". The Pointer. Retrieved 28 February 2018.