As Nigeria celebrates 55th Independence Day today, I’m happy that we
are still united as a nation, country and as a political state. The
nationhood of Nigeria started in 1914. I don't want to go deep into
history. The thing is, I don't get it when people say we are not
yet a nation, it's completely a 'nonsensical talk'.Nigeria as a nation
is a body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or
language.
One man that believes in this nation is Nigeria’s former
Minister for Information Labaran Maku, as a Northerner, he choose to
join APGA, a popular party in the East/Igboland. Even though he lost the
Nasarawa State Governorship Election to APC candidate Tanko Al-Makura, I
still see him as a winner. Labaran Maku is a symbol of Nationalism. I
pray he becomes the governor of Nasarawa State someday.
Another man
I cherished so much is former president Olusegun Obasanjo. This man is
my Nigerian Hero. He changed my life; I’m still enjoying the legacies he
planted. Obasanjo is like a God-sent to me and my family .
As a
Professional Blogger and Political Scientist, I'm a lover of peace and
unity. Even though, we are still faced with insecurity and other fault
lines, Nigeria remains a safe haven for everyone. I am an Ikwerre man
from Rumuji, Port-Harcourt and I have been living in South Western
state for many years. I feel at home living in Lagos State because of
the spirit of unity that is binding us as a nation. Imagine, what
Nigeria would have become if those secessionists in 1967 succeeded in
their quest to quench Nigeria.
I am also using this platform to
tell Nigerians who are supporting any group that is against the progress
of this nation to denounce such group. Most of these groups that are
establishing illegal radio stations to cause trouble in the country are
not Nigerians and are not "EXISTING".
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIANS