The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Friday, May 30, 2025, a total lockdown and public holiday across Nigeria’s South-East region in observance of its annual Biafra Heroes Memorial Day.
The group called on all residents in the Southeast region and supporters of the Biafran Nation struggle to observe a strict sit-at-home order from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the day, dedicating it to remembering and honouring all Biafran heroes and heroines who lost their lives in the struggle for Biafra’s self-determination and independence.
IPOB warned that the lockdown will affect road, air, and sea transportation in the region and urged all transporters to avoid operating on that day, while also requesting that the West African Examinations Council adjust exam schedules to accommodate the lockdown.
