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Conrad Nwawo

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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][2]

Born1922 (1922)
Aniocha North, Delta State
Died2016 (aged 93–94)
Aniocha North, Delta State
Buried
Aniocha North, Delta State
Allegiance
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Conrad Dibia Nwawo
Born1922 (1922)
Aniocha North, Delta State
Died2016 (aged 93–94)
Aniocha North, Delta State
Buried
Aniocha North, Delta State
Allegiance
Service years
  • 1950–1966 (Nigerian Army)
  • 1967–1970 (Biafran Army)
Unit
  • 11 Div
  • 13 Div
Commands
  • Commando Forces
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Early life

Born in 1922, Nwawo hails from Akwubili, Ogbeobi in Onicha Olona, in Aniocha North LGA of present-day Delta state.[3] He schooled at Aggrey Memorial School in Arochukwu, under the tutelage of Dr. Alvan Ikoku, and also attended the Ilesha Grammar School.[1][4]

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.[5][6]

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.[7][8]

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