Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War have shared accounts of their experiences during the 1967-1970 conflict and called for history to be taught in schools, according to Punch. They argued that educating younger generations about the war would help prevent future conflicts in Nigeria. The survivors recounted harrowing personal experiences from the period as part of their advocacy for preserving the nation's historical memory.
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