Secondary school students in Ebonyi State on Thursday defied the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to write their West African Examinations Council, WAEC, exams.
Recall that IPOB had through its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, issued a sit-at-home order on May 30 to mark the Biafra Day.
While disclosing how sacred the day is, IPOB noted that “Annually, we celebrate 30th of May as our heroes and heroine’s day when we remember the men and women who died that we may live, before, during, and after the Nigeria genocidal war against Biafrans between 1967 and 1970 and beyond and even until now.
“30th of May is a solemn memorial day for Biafrans. To honor our heroes and heroines. Biafrans are asked to observe this one (1) day sit-at-home in reverence to the spirits of our departed heroes who fought for us to be alive today.
“Every Biafran in Biafra territory is expected to sit-at-home on this day and reflect on the danger of the unity called Nigeria that has taken millions of lives of Biafrans. Other Biafrans outside Biafra territory are also encouraged to honor our heroes by observing the sit-at-home if possible or by limiting their activities on this day.
“To that effect, IPOB directs all schools, government offices, Private offices, Banks, transport unions, market unions and private individuals to shut down all operations in honor of our heroes and heroines on Thursday, May 30, 2024”.
However, it was observed that the students in the three zones in Ebonyi State are currently writing their examinations under the supervision of the Commissioner of Education, Prof. Nwobasi.
Speaking on the development, the commissioner commended the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, for providing adequate security in the schools.
Biafra Day: Ebonyi students defy IPOB sit-at-home order, write WAEC exams
