Independence Day Reflections:
Today marks Nigeria’s 65th year of Independence from British colonial rule,and as we celebrate I can’t help but reflect on the state of Nigeria because for me Independence is more than a date on the calendar,it is a moment for deep reflection and truth.
Today, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, I cannot help but ask myself: what exactly are we independent of, and what are we still chained to?
We celebrate freedom from colonial rule, but are we truly free from corruption, poverty, ethnic division, and the chains of bad leadership? Are we free from the manipulations of ethnicity and religion, or are we still puppets to the same forces that divide and weaken us?
For me, independence is not simply about waving of flags or singing our national anthem,it is also not about long political speeches and television broadcasts. It is about the dignity of a people who stand tall in honesty, creativity, resilience and a desire for progress. It is about a child being able to dream in Nigeria and see that dream come alive without knowing someone at the top or having to run abroad. It is about leaders who serve the people, not themselves. It is about communities where justice reigns, where citizens are valued, and where no Nigerian feels like a stranger or refugee in their own land.
I believe that the true spirit of independence begins in the heart of every citizen. Each of us must decide “Will I contribute to the decay, or will I be part of the rebirth? Will I join the chorus of despair, or will I raise my voice with hope, action, and truth?”
This is why I write, why I speak, and why I build. Because nations are not transformed by silence. They are transformed by ordinary people who dare to dream extraordinary dreams, and who act on them.
Today, I stand with every Nigerian who refuses to give up on this land. Our challenges are great, but our possibilities are greater. Our wounds are deep, but our healing can be deeper. If only we choose unity, discipline, love, and truth, and our leaders at all levels choose honour and selflessness over greed and corruption,then independence will not just be a historical event, it will be a living reality.
Happy Independence Day my fellow Nigerians. May our flag not be just a symbol, but a promise of the future that we are yet to build.
Independence Day Reflections:
Today marks Nigeria’s 65th year of Independence from British colonial rule,and as we celebrate I can’t help but reflect on the state of Nigeria because for me Independence is more than a date on the calendar,it is a moment for deep reflection and truth.
Today, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, I cannot help but ask myself: what exactly are we independent of, and what are we still chained to?
We celebrate freedom from colonial rule, but are we truly free from corruption, poverty, ethnic division, and the chains of bad leadership? Are we free from the manipulations of ethnicity and religion, or are we still puppets to the same forces that divide and weaken us?
For me, independence is not simply about waving of flags or singing our national anthem,it is also not about long political speeches and television broadcasts. It is about the dignity of a people who stand tall in honesty, creativity, resilience and a desire for progress. It is about a child being able to dream in Nigeria and see that dream come alive without knowing someone at the top or having to run abroad. It is about leaders who serve the people, not themselves. It is about communities where justice reigns, where citizens are valued, and where no Nigerian feels like a stranger or refugee in their own land.
I believe that the true spirit of independence begins in the heart of every citizen. Each of us must decide “Will I contribute to the decay, or will I be part of the rebirth? Will I join the chorus of despair, or will I raise my voice with hope, action, and truth?”
This is why I write, why I speak, and why I build. Because nations are not transformed by silence. They are transformed by ordinary people who dare to dream extraordinary dreams, and who act on them.
Today, I stand with every Nigerian who refuses to give up on this land. Our challenges are great, but our possibilities are greater. Our wounds are deep, but our healing can be deeper. If only we choose unity, discipline, love, and truth, and our leaders at all levels choose honour and selflessness over greed and corruption,then independence will not just be a historical event, it will be a living reality.
Happy Independence Day my fellow Nigerians. May our flag not be just a symbol, but a promise of the future that we are yet to build. 🇳🇬
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