60 Years Anniversary of Biafra: 1967-2027

60 Years Anniversary of Biafra: 1967-2027 

The Republic of Biafra was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from the Federal Republic of Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970.

Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, but with sizable chunks of the region belonging to the Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio and other minorities.

Biafra was established on 30 May 1967 by Igbo military officer and Eastern Region Governor Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu under his presidency, following a series of ethnic tensions and military coups after Nigerian independence in 1960 that culminated in the 1966 anti-Igbo pogrom.

General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu , 4 November 1933 – 26 November 2011).

Major-General Philip Efiong (also spelled Effiong, 18 November 1925 – 6 November 2003) .

 

Motto: "Peace, Unity, and Freedom"

Anthem: "Land of the Rising Sun"

Government
Unitary presidential republic

1967–1970
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu

• 1970
Philip Effiong
Vice President
 
• 1967–1970
Philip Effiong
• 1970
Office Vacant

• Upper house
Council of Chiefs
• Lower house
Consultative Assembly
Historical era
Cold War
• Independence declared
30 May 1967
• Rejoins Federal Nigeria
15 January 1970.

Area
1967
77,306[3] km2 (29,848 sq mi)

Population
• 1967
13,500,000

GDP (PPP)
estimate
• Total
$40.750 million
Currency
Biafran pound

General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was buried with full military honours, including a 21-gun salute from the Nigerian Army, and thousands of people attended his funeral. 

View BIAFRA: The Photo Documentary on https://nigeriansreportng.blogspot.com/2013/11/biafra-untold-story-in-pictures.html

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Memories of a Refugee Child

Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima Speaks on his memories of Biafra

After the blood and thunder of one of the most terrible civil wars in Africa, about a million corpses were left scattered all over the ruins of Biafra, by the roadside, bushes and shallow graves and millions of refugees harrowing in refugee camps besieged by the invading Nigerian army whilst the defeated Biafran soldiers fled. The nightmares still haunted one of the survivors, a refugee child who nearly died of kwashiorkor. And I have to tell you my eyewitness account, because I cannot erase the scars of the trauma of every refugee child. This is our untold story from the haunting memories of the horrors of refugee children in Biafra. 

Nsudums Mark Tenth Anniversary of their Patriarch

Nsudums Mark Tenth Anniversary of their Patriarch

It was a time of remembrance, celebration and thanksgiving for the  Nsudum family of Akpaka na Ezeala, Osina in Ideato North local government area of Imo state recently as they marked the tenth anniversary of the demise of their patriarch, Sir D. U Nsudum( Akwa Aja Ahu Ogu) 

A philanthropist, businessman, community leader, devout Christian and a consumate family man, while alive, Sir Nsudum was humility and love personified.

As a successful businessman and a dutiful father, the late sir Nsudum bequeathed to his children and dependants, solid and quality education, producing seasoned businessmen, academics, professionals such as lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, nurses among others.

He also left behind for them to inherit, a thriving family investments and businesses that have stand the test of time.

No wonder Sir Nsudum's survivors spared nothing to celebrate and remember him.

The family rolled out the drums on January 2nd 2022 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his death.

St John' s Anglican Church Osina was  agog as it brimmed with dignitaries from all walks of life who throng there to identify with the Nsudums during the Thanksgiving service.

The service which was officiated by Bishop Okeke, the Bishop of Ideato North Diocese was attended by captains of Industry and commerce within the South Eastern part of the Country, lawyers, professionals and Traditional Rulers, title chiefs, including the  Obi of Akokwa, Eze Ikenna Okoli, EnyiOha na Akokwa, Chief Ingram Osigwe, Anyafulu Ugo na Akokwa, Chief Ifeanyi Nwosu, Barr Bill Ukachukwu among others.

The late Sir Nsudum is survived by the family  Matriach, Lady Pauline Nsudum, children- Mrs Kate Okoli( Aba based business woman), Dr. Mrs Bethel Godwins(U.S based medical practitioner), Kingsley Nsudum( Aba based business man) Barrister Iheanacho Nsodum( legal practitioner and Oil $ Gas Consultant), Mrs Divine Favour Onofuevure (A lecturer), Engr Chima Nsudum, Mrs Chiamara Nsudum( U.K based Nurse), Dr Mrs Chidalu Ibeneme (U.S based medical practitioner) and Mr Chisom Nsudum( Aba based business man who runs the family business of importation of all sorts of goods as well as real Estate.

The late Patriach of the Nsudum family is also survived by 23 grandchildren amongst whom is a medical practitioner- Dr Mrs Bianca Ume( Nee Godwins).