The Great Upheaval: Women, War, and Rebuilding the Nigerian Nation

Key Points

• Nigerian women played a crucial role in recovery efforts following the civil war, reshaping the nation's future.
• Their efforts in rebuilding communities and infrastructure highlighted their importance in nation building.
• This analysis showcases how civil war inadvertently positioned women as architects of recovery.
• It emphasizes the need to acknowledge women's contributions to post-war reconstruction efforts in Nigeria.