The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has opened a liaison office in Padova, Italy, to serve as a contact for its members across Europe.
IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said in a statement on Sunday, adding that “We are moving quickly towards the restoration of Biafra’s independence and sovereignty through a referendum”.
Powerful said the Italy office would serve as an official link for diplomatic engagement for its members around the world as they pursue their quest for the rebirth of the Biafran nation.
He said, “The global family and movement of IPOB ably led by the leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to announce to Biafrans, friends of Biafra, and lovers of Biafra freedom across the world that IPOB has opened a liaison office in Padova, Italy.
“We also salute the IPOB family in Europe for adding the Italy Liaison Office to the number of liaison offices on the continent. The IPOB Italy Liaison Office shall serve as a contact office for IPOB members.
“The purpose of setting up Biafra liaison offices is primarily to explore and promote the Biafran cultural heritage, trade, investment, and economic development for the people of Biafra.
“The liaison offices also serve as a communication centre for Biafrans. It is also an official link for diplomatic engagement for our people around the world as we pursue our quest for the rebirth of the Biafran nation.
“We are in the know that IPOB leadership is strategically positioning Biafra for the final restoration push.
“We are moving quickly towards the restoration of Biafra’s Independence and sovereignty through a referendum. Biafrans and particularly IPOB are fully committed to restoring Biafra sovereignty. It is either Biafra or Biafra or Biafra! No retreat, no surrender”.
