You 🫵🏽 and the 🇳🇬Nigerian Civil War | History they should’ve taught you in school

When young people in Nigeria become apathetic toward their history and politics, the consequences can be deeply damaging to the nation’s future. A lack of historical awareness makes it easier for misinformation to spread, allowing past mistakes: such as ethnic conflicts and governance failures to repeat themselves. Political apathy also weakens democratic institutions, as disengaged youth are less likely to vote, hold leaders accountable, or demand transparency, leaving room for corruption and poor leadership to thrive. Moreover, when the largest and most energetic segment of the population withdraws from civic participation, innovation and reform slow down, and the country risks stagnation. In contrast, an informed and politically active youth population can challenge injustice, shape policy, and drive national progress, making their disengagement not just a personal loss, but a threat to Nigeria’s stability and development. Goodliving podcast channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4XLEOBqbrApTvAbh2O Goodliving WhatsApp discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K8JRdSTXMbE1KgzNt7hb2f?mode=gi_tCredits: New Africa (An honest explanation of the Nigerian Civil war) YouTube Bisi (The entire history of Nigeria from creation to civil war) YouTube.https://selar.com/b3k914c179Book on the Nigeria Story By Dapuye Benibo (2026) ★ Support this podcast ★