Seasoned Nigerian historian, Emeka Esogbue wrote on his wall:
Nigerian Civil War: Ibusa Survivors Are Responding to Intellectual Call
Although it has come as a pleasant surprise, I am delighted by the enthusiastic response from my people to the intellectual call to share their knowledge and personal experiences of the Nigerian Civil War as it affected Ibusa.
The research, titled "The Nigerian Civil War: An Ibusa Perspective," has inspired several eyewitnesses and survivors of the war to volunteer their stories and reflections.
The major findings of the fieldwork will focus on Nigeria before the war, Ibusa before the war, the humanitarian crisis, voices from Ibusa, Ibusa's contributions during the war, and other significant themes that emerge from the oral testimonies.
I have never witnessed this level of interest among the people of Ibusa in documenting the history of our community, and I am hopeful that these invaluable oral accounts will make a lasting contribution to preserving our collective memory.
Special appreciation goes to those on the ground carrying out this important work: Joy Nkem Ozeh, Fidelis Ikediashi, and Ifeanyi Okonji. May God bless you, all.
Do not let your knowledge perish with you. Pass it on, so that the generations to come may benefit from your wisdom, experiences, and memories.
- Pen Master
Written by Emeka Esogbue - The Pen Master · July 19, 2026
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