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| Biafrans on Heroes Day 30 May 2014 (Image souce: Nairaland) |
It was really tremendous yesterday 30th May, 2014, as Biafrans from all over the world unites their spirit in one accord to remember her fallen Heroes and Heroines, who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom of our beloved Land of the Rising Sun. On 30th May 1967 after unreasonable maim and killing of the people of Eastern Nigeria, no other solution could have solved it better than to secede from Nigeria, a country proven to have poor or no interest in protecting the lives of its citizen. In that regard, the Republic of Biafra emerged. Biafra was
known for her innovative spirit and scientific development even though land-locked as Nigeria, through support of some countries in the western world wages war against Biafra killing both children and defenseless women. Destroying of plants and crops which inflicted famine, sickness and diseases that led to the estimated killing of 3,000 -5,000 people daily, only by starvation, disease and sicknesses during the war. The story of Biafra and its complexity has aroused so much grouse, anger and deceit due to misunderstandings and adulterated versions of the "Untold Story of Biafra", the Civil War and Genocide.
However 30th May, 2014, marks the most successful "Biafran Heroes and Heroines Day". The world was colored with the legendary Biafran flag consisting of Red, Black and Green with the famous Golden Rising Sun in the center, depicting the Land of the Rising Sun with its original Eleven Provinces.
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| A Biafran Artiste on May 30, 2014. (Image souce: Nairaland) |
It takes a lot of courage and bravery to accept pain, anguish and submit unto death as price for freedom toward the unborn. Though an untold story, yet we will NEVER forget our Heroes and Heroines... WE REMEMBER...
While Biafrans in different parts of the world participated in remembering the fallen heroes and heroines, facebook groups and activist also partook in the memorable event. Groups like Igboville, Ndigbo including the prestigious IAM (Igbo Awareness Movement), displayed banners and sensitizing materials prior 30th May, 2014. Members including Dr. Randiè Dike-Dikeukwu, Joe Udodigbo Kulture, Chinedu Vincent Akuta, Dr. Chinwike Justice Oke-Nwosu, Dr. M Osita, and many others disseminate educational guide on reasons for marking the memorable day and its impact to the Igbo Society and Culture. It was
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| Oversees: Biafrans March on 30 May 2014 (Image: Nairaland) |
Also the re-known pro-biafran radio station had something too, on:
The Osun State Newspaper website also feature the events in: http://www.osundefender.org/?p=168715
Long Live Ndi Igbo! Long Live Land of the Rising Sun!! Long Live Biafra!!!
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