The Enugu State Government has cautioned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against their planned disruption of the ongoing West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations on May 30. This warning was issued in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Aka Eze Aka, on Wednesday in Enugu.

Mr. Aka stated that there is no room for illegal IPOB activities in the state and urged residents and students to continue their exams and daily activities on May 30, assuring them of adequate security. He expressed deep concern over IPOB’s directive to WAEC to postpone the General Mathematics (Theory and Objectives) examinations scheduled for May 30, a day IPOB designated as “Biafra Heroes Day.”

“We note with particular concern IPOB’s statement that WAEC board should not endanger the lives of students because the day is not safe for any individual in Biafra territory. This is unacceptable, not only due to the Enugu State Government’s stance against illegal sit-at-home orders, but also because of the far-reaching consequences of a whole generation of Enugu children missing a fundamental subject like Mathematics,” Aka said.

The commissioner emphasized that the Igbos thrive on industry, education, and human capital development. He condemned any action that would deny children their right to education, which is essential for their future. He remarked that the Igbo founding fathers and fallen heroes, who sacrificed so much for their people, would be dismayed by such actions. Mr. Aka stressed that the government would not allow the future of their children to be compromised by such ill-conceived directives, highlighting that WAEC is a regional body and the subregion will not wait for disruptions.