The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra has announced a sit-at-home across parts of southeastern Nigeria on May 30, 2026, to mark this year’s Biafra Remembrance Day.

In a statement reported by The Nation Newspaper, the group said the annual observance is intended for sober reflection and remembrance of those who died during the Nigerian Civil War.

MASSOB said the date marks the 59th anniversary of the declaration of Republic of Biafra declaration by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on May 30, 1967.

According to the statement signed by spokesman Ederson Samuel and issued under the leadership of Uchenna Madu, markets, schools, banks, transport parks and other public business premises in the region are expected to remain closed between 6am and 4pm on the day.

The group said the shutdown is to honour those who made sacrifices during the civil war and described the action as a symbolic act of remembrance rather than a compulsory restriction.

MASSOB also linked the event to support for Nnamdi Kanu, calling for his release and saying the anniversary would also serve as a solidarity action for detained pro-Biafra supporters.

The organisation stated that no physical demonstrations, processions or street marches would take place, adding that residents would not be forced to comply with the sit-at-home order.

The announcement comes amid continued agitation by separatist groups in southeastern Nigeria over the detention of Kanu and renewed calls for self-determination in the region.