The Indigenous Folks of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday urged South-East governors to determine Could 30 as a public vacation within the area.
Could 30 is yearly noticed as Biafra Day by pro-Biafra activists within the South-East.
Its a day put aside to recollect those that misplaced their lives through the Biafra civil struggle.
Emma Highly effective, the spokesman of IPOB, stated South-East leaders ought to toe the trail of their South-West counterparts who ensured that June 12 was declared Democracy Day, by formally declaring Could 30 public vacation.
A press release by Highly effective reads: “IPOB seizes this second of reflection to induce the Governors in Biafra Land, particularly the South East and South South Governors, to determine Could thirtieth as a public vacation to commemorate the fallen heroes of Biafra transferring ahead.
“The request to commemorate the Biafran Heroes and Heroines with a public vacation is a good request.
“Just like how South West leaders advocated for and commemorated MKO Abiola with June 12 as Democracy Day and a public vacation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Igbo Governors ought to have the bravery to advance the initiative to honor Biafra Heroes with a public vacation.
“Till that point, IPOB has designated Could thirtieth of every yr as Biafra Heroes Day, to be commemorated by Biafrans each domestically and internationally.
“To all devoted IPOB members, we honor your bravery and willpower. We won’t again down or hand over till Biafra is totally reinstated.”
