The primary aim of the Accord was to restore stability by decentralizing power and providing "structural security" to the regions. Key provisions included:

Following two violent military coups in 1966 and the subsequent massacre of thousands of Easterners in Northern Nigeria, trust between the regional governments completely collapsed. To avoid an all-out war, Nigerian military leaders, including Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon (Head of State) and Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Governor of the Eastern Region), met in on January 4–5, 1967. The meeting was hosted by Lt. General J.A. Ankrah, Chairman of the Ghana National Liberation Council, who viewed the crisis as a domestic affair that could be resolved through mutual respect. Core Agreements of the Accord

This paper examines the history, content, and aftermath of the , a pivotal diplomatic attempt in January 1967 to prevent the Nigerian Civil War. Historical Context