The Ohanaeze Youth Council has called on governors of the Old Eastern Region, particularly those in the South-East, to officially declare every May 30 a public day of mourning in honour of victims of the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group urged Igbos across the world to wear black every May 30 as a symbol of remembrance for millions who lost their lives during the war.
The council described the conflict as a genocide against the Igbo people, stressing that the sacrifices and suffering endured during the war should never be forgotten.
According to the OYC, setting aside May 30 as a solemn remembrance day would help preserve the memories of the victims and educate younger generations about the history and consequences of the civil war.
The group further appealed to political leaders, traditional rulers, religious institutions, and civil society organizations in the South-East to support initiatives aimed at honouring the dead and promoting unity among Ndigbo.
May 30 is widely observed by many pro-Biafra groups and supporters as a remembrance day for those who died during the Nigerian Civil War, which lasted from 1967 to 1970.
