Today, forty-four years ago in Nigeria, a few army majors took steps towards what they felt was the right direction in righting the wrongs of a new nation. It was the first major step towards our division, and the many other troubles of the nation. On this anniversary of that extraordinary event in the life of my country, after a civil war, several military coups, and amidst the many effort in pursuit of a lasting solution to the many problems as a nation, let us remember the sacrifices of these men, and the very best of their aspirations.

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