One of the most populous countries of African continent, Nigeria is the fastest growing economies of the world. Like other countries, the independence day of Nigeria is celebrated with great zeal and festive fervor. It falls on 1st October every year and is also observed with unmatched nationalistic ardor throughout the country. The significance of Independence Day in Nigeria lies in the fact that it binds all the Nigerians into one chord not only within the country but also in the far off lands of America
and Europe.
and Europe.
A brief history of Nigeria's struggle for independence---
Historical evidences indicate that the earlier inhabitants of Nigeria were thought to have the Nok tribe followed by Kanuri, Hausa and Fulani who migrated to the country in the subsequent years. In the 13th century Islam was introduced in Nigeria, and the Kanem Empire continued to rule the country till the 14th century. With the annexation of British in 1886, it became a British colony in the later years. After years of hard struggle and political turmoil Nigeria achieved independence on 1st October 1960. The vast landscapes of the country, stretching from the Obudu Hills of the southeast through the beaches in to the rainforest regions of the Lagos estuary the country has worth while natural splendors to explore.
Culturally one of the diverse countries of Africa, Nigeria is home to more than 250 linguistic ethnic groups as Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani and Igbo. The folk music of Nigeria has gained tremendous boost with indigenous fusion giving it a new dimension in the past few years. The economy of Nigeria has come of age with the exploration of oil and petroleum deposits which accounts for nearly 50% of its income. Also the vast mineral resources extensively contribute to the economic upsurge of the country.
The Nigerian Independence day remains incomplete without paying marked homage to its famous freedom fighters and leaders who have inspired the country independence struggle.
Happy Independence Nigeria
- Olaiya Kazeem, Stephanie Andres, Richard Ajakaye and 14 others like this.
- Henry de Pope Am amazed how u could end up this write up witout talkin about the huge corruption bombin etc in existance
- Allbright Ovuchi Slimfit Amady God bless Nigera, the Pride of AFRICA
- Yetunde Folashade Lawal Onuegbu Endy leave grammar today o despite all our wahala my brother i no fit go live 4 another country o, i dey gbadun niger no be 4 mouth o, in a nutshell....NIGER NO DEY CARRY LAST!about an hour ago · Unlike · 2
- Oloyede Ogundepo i love dis country. God bless Nigeria!!!
- Amara Tonia A fool at forty is a fool forever Nigeria is a fool look at Ђσω ppl Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ lender useless at Anambra east a
- Rowaye Hayor Luqman God bless nigeria
- Josiah Awajis 9ja is blessed
- Isiaka Musa Benue To serve nigeria with all my strenght if i see enough food to eat and defend her unity if she kill corruption.so help us God.about an hour ago · Unlike · 1
- Mary Ann Pedroso Happy than independence day!
- Oduola Iyabode Nigeria will be good, God loves dis countryabout an hour ago · Unlike · 1
- Sholanke Lukman Bolaji D only country dat supplies electricity to d neighbourin countries n cannot enjoys 6hrs power supply.
- Babangida Toaster D self acclaimed giant of africa is 52. yet, more dan 70% of it's children live below 1 dollar per day... Uhhhmm,,, E GO BETA!!!
- Oogunyemi Holuwartaryo Emmy Horladeeplenty No matter what this country is going through now am proud to say am a Nigerian. No country like my country. Nigeria is our own, our home and our country. God bless
- Tellang J. Elisha The Giant of Africa. The current challenges is moving d nation to greatness.
- Oderinde Modinat Ajoke Lawal Hapi celebratn Nigerian!....GOD LOVES NIGERIA!
- Jeffrey Acetune Jackson I jux wanna make ma dho And Help those i can. God Bless Us.
- Raymond Yongo Its our country,no doubt.I'm proud to be a nigerian nothing can change that.how ever,let's leave bias aside and face the truth,what are we celebrating?
- Bose Akpodeh Happy Independence!! 9ja 4 life!
- Abubakar S Umar I LOVE MAI COUNTRY
Na only for Naija you fit win Aeroplane by loading #200 MTN Recharge Card.
Very soon Etisalat go say recharge #200 and win a big ship.
Then Airtel go com f...See More - Richard Ajakaye Yea, we've got our challenges as a nation. Not withstanding, Nigeria is a great nation with good people. Hapy Independence Nigeria!
- Tunde Ayele I pledge 2naija ma country.*winks*
