The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended residents of the South-East for their "total and unprecedented compliance" with the May 30 sit-at-home order marking this year's Biafra Day celebration.

In a statement signed by IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, the group described the widespread adherence to the directive as proof that "Biafra is not a dream—Biafra is a living spirit burning in every true Biafran's soul."

"We salute the courage, discipline, and deep ancestral conviction of our people in observing this sacred ritual of remembrance," Powerful stated, adding that the compliance demonstrated the resilience of Biafran identity.

The statement further emphasized what IPOB considers the innate nature of Biafran identity: "Every child born of genuine Biafran blood has the map of Biafra encrypted in their DNA. Our resistance to oppression is not learned; it is inborn."

Plans for Memorial Cenotaphs

Looking ahead, IPOB announced plans to establish memorials across the South-East region beginning next year. "From 2026 and beyond, IPOB shall ensure that every community, every clan, and every state capital within Biafraland erects a cenotaph in honour of our martyrs," the statement declared.

These memorials will honor those who died during the 1967-70 civil war and "all those slain in subsequent years by an occupying and oppressive regime," according to the group.

The sit-at-home directive was issued under the "command and guidance" of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who remains in detention. The annual observance commemorates those who died during the Nigerian Civil War and subsequent conflicts related to Biafran agitation.

The May 30 observance has become a significant annual event in the South-East, often resulting in the shutdown of businesses, schools, and other activities across the five states in the region.