Biafra Republic Government in Exile on 6th July 2026 marked a solemn and historic occasion as we present three landmark bills that seek to formally enshrine in our national consciousness three sacred dates in the annals of our collective journey toward freedom, justice, and self-determination. These bills are not mere formalities; they are acts of remembrance, resilience, and resolve. They affirm that the spirit of Biafra-indomitable, unbroken, and eternally rising-will never be extinguished.
First, we present BILL A070626 to establish the 22nd of May as Biafra Rising Day.
On this day, we honor the unyielding spirit of our people that refused to die even in the darkest hours of oppression. It commemorates the historic moment when, on May 22, 2000, at 175 Faulks Road in Aba, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike boldly raised the Biafran flag once more since after 1970 after the end of the Genocidal war on Biafra - symbolizing the resurrection and reawakening of our national aspiration. It is a day to celebrate the renewal of hope, the rekindling of our national fire, and the enduring promise that a new Biafra is rising from the ashes of adversity. It reminds us that no matter how heavy the chains of subjugation, the sun will always rise again over our land.
Second, we present BILL B070626 to declare the 6th of July as the Biafra National Day of Mourning.
This date commemorates the painful beginning of the full-scale invasion of our homeland in 1967 that fired the first shot from Gakem in present day Ogoja, when Nigerian forces launched their aggression against Biafra. It is a day of solemn reflection on the immense sacrifices of our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and children who bore the brunt of that invasion. We note with deep regret that the Nigerian Army has chosen to celebrate this very day as their own "Army Celebration Day" turning a moment of our national tragedy into a boast of conquest. On this day, we mourn not in despair, but in dignified remembrance-drawing strength from their courage to fuel our continued struggle for total freedom.
Third, we present BILL C070626 to recognize the 15th of January as Biafra Black Day.
This marks the tragic end of the war in 1970, when our people faced surrender after years of heroic resistance, starvation, and unimaginable suffering. It stands as a black mark on the conscience of those who perpetrated genocide and on the international community that largely turned a blind eye. Adding insult to injury, the Nigerian government has nocked our pain by declaring this same date as their "Armed Forces Remembrance Day," celebrating what they call victory while we remember the genocide and the lives lost. Yet, even in this darkness, this day testifies to our people's unbowed dignity and the unbreakable will that has sustained our movement across generations.
Fellow Biafrans, these proposed national days have been added to the already existing 30th May Heroes memorial day. They are pillars upon which we build a future rooted in truth, memory, and justice. They will serve as annual beacons-guiding our youth, uniting our diaspora, and reminding the world that the Biafran question remains unresolved. They honor the millions who perished, the heroes who fought, and the visionaries who declared our independence on that fateful 30th of May 1967. They reinforce our commitment to the principles of the Helsinki Biafra Declaration and the restoration of our sovereign republic.
As Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, on this day 6th july 2026 after the BRGIE cabinet voted 100% YES and 0% NO to these Bills, I hereby pass these bills with the unity and purpose that defines our struggle. Let us send a clear message to the world:
Biafra remembers. Biafra mourns. Biafra rises. And Biafra will be free.
May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-the God of justice and redemption-guide our deliberations and strengthen our hands.
The Land of the Rising Sun shall rise again.
God bless Biafra.
Long live the Republic of Biafra!
