Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra the security of Nigeria. Jonathan declared that “the Nigerian state faces three fundamental security challenges posed by extremist groups like Boko Haram in the North; the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra in the South-East; and the Oodua People’s Congress in the South-West." Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) is a secessionist movement in Nigeria, associated with Igbo nationalism, which supports the recreation of an independent state of Biafra. It is led by an Indian-trained lawyer Ralph Uwazuruike, with headquarters
Regional Council of Unrecognized Villages the RCUV is the only body which seeks to represent the interests of residents of the unrecognized villages. For a long period of time this organization was not recognized by the state apparently because of its anti-Israel stance—it accuses the state of racism and committing crimes, which cannot be considered as a constructive position. Nevertheless, its activities may have influenced the government policies to a certain extent and brought some real problems to the light. Now government seeks to involve the Bedouin in finding an ultimate housing solution for them via recognition of most of these previously unrecognized Bedouin communities