The primary aim of the Accord was to restore stability by decentralizing power and providing "structural security" to the regions. Key provisions included:
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
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
Measure your chest (A) and hips (B) following our indications.
The reference measurement will always be the larger of the two (A or B).
Look in the chart to which size corresponds to that measurement.
| Size | Reference measurements | |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimeters | |
| 2XS | 25.6 – 29.4 | 65 – 74 |
| XS | 29.5 – 32.6 | 75 – 82 |
| S | 32.7 – 36.1 | 83 – 91 |
| M | 36.2 – 39.7 | 92 – 100 |
| L | 39.8 – 42.8 | 101 – 108 |
| XL | 42.9 – 46.3 | 109 – 117 |
| 2XL | 46.4 – 49.9 | 118 – 126 |
| 3XL | 50 – 53 | 127 – 134 |
| 4XL | 53.1 – 55.9 | 135 – 142 |