Nigeria@62: Happy Independence Day, Nigerians

I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria will all my strength, to defend her unity, uphold her honour and glory, so help me God.
Nigerian Pledge

No matter where we are on the face of the planet, there’s really no place like home.

Nigeria remains our home, I know a lot of people have been saying all manner of negative things like, “What’s there to celebrate?”, “Are we truly independent?”, “There’s no hope for this country!”, “Nigeria is a scam! e.t.c.

I totally agree that Nigeria may not yet be where we desire, but let’s appreciate how far we have come, let’s continually play our part in pushing for the progress and unity of this great country.

Together we can truly bring about the positive transformation of our nation if we truly want to, let’s not be discouraged.

I know a lot of things are not going the way we went them but let’s not lose hope, let’s keep the faith in the glorious future of our dear country.

Let’s desist from all acts capable of causing retrogression and moves capable of bringing the image of the country into disrepute.

Nigeria will be great again.

We shall surely overcome all obstacles.

Avoid corrupt practices and playing politics of bitterness, tribalism, and violence, especially as the general elections in 2023 move closer.

Let’s believe in Nigeria, let’s all work together for the advancement of our Motherland, and let’s build a nation and country future generations will thank us for.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

God bless us all.

Nigeria, my beloved country,
Nigeria, home if heroes and heroines,
Nigeria, heart of Africa.
Nigeria, most powerful black nation,
Nigeria, promised land of the black race.

l shall ever make thee grow, yeah!
At childhood, youth,
Adolescence and adulthood,
I shall ever think of thee.
All my life, I shall make thee grow.

God bless Nigeria
The land full of milk and honey,
Destined with good nature
Blessed with good culture,
God bless my country.

A poem by @Rebe