ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has declared May 30, 2026, a sit-at-home day across the South-East to honour those it described as fallen Biafra heroes.
The group, led by Nnamdi Kanu, said the date would serve as a solemn remembrance day for people who lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War and in events that followed the conflict.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described the observance as a sacred moment for reflection, prayers and remembrance, insisting it was not designed as a political gathering.
The group said the remembrance was meant to honour men and women who sacrificed their lives during the 1967 to 1970 Biafran struggle.
According to the statement, those being remembered showed courage and resilience despite military offensives, economic blockade, bombardments and starvation during the civil war.
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“What they defended was more than territory. They defended the right of a people to exist,” the statement read.
IPOB argued that remembering the dead was a moral responsibility, warning that societies that fail to honour their fallen heroes risk losing their identity and history.
The group also referenced individuals allegedly killed during past remembrance activities, saying their memories remained part of the broader Biafran struggle.
As part of activities lined up for the day, IPOB directed residents across what it described as Biafraland to suspend business, social and public activities on May 30.
It urged residents to devote the day to prayers, quiet reflection and remembrance of those who died during the conflict and related incidents.
The separatist group also called on political and traditional leaders in the region to recognise the significance of the date and honour the memories of the fallen.
Reaffirming its position, IPOB said May 30 remained a symbol of sacrifice and resilience for supporters of the Biafran cause.