The revival of the Biafran self-determination project – flagged off in 1999 - has been effectively led by a local grassroots based organization, MASSOB
Background
•Full Name: Movement For the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB)
•Founded in 1998/99
•Influences: Ghandi, Mandela and King
•Objective: Lead a non-violent campaign for Biafra self-determination and independence
•Goal: Obtain UN-supervised referendum for independence
• Key Leadership: Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, Mr. Orjiakor and Mr. Uche Okwukwu
•Headquarters: Okigwe
•Membership: 7.5 million (within and outside Nigeria)