A nation on a brink…

In a few hours, it will be another October the 1^st. Another Independence Day Anniversary for my country Nigeria. 52 years and counting as a nation; A nation tethered on despair, waiting on the wings of greatness. Teeming with opportunities; strumming with vibrancy; enshrouded in despondency.

As we count down to another Independence Anniversary, the words of a school song cheerfully sang as a young girl, assured of a future bright 25 years back plays through my mind.  A song then sang with pride but now stands to me a prayer whose reality remains trapped in the worlds of dreams, hope and belief.

Nigeria is a great Nation,

Blessed with many tribe as (diverse) people

Though we speak in different tongue

Our destiny is one

Men arise together

Let us work together

For there is a chance that we can build **

To bring this country greatness

Comrade Men and Women of honour

We need all hands on deck

Nigeria is for you and me

Unity is our goal.

Happy Independence Nigeria!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

For some reason, I can’t stop believing that Nigeria will pull through J

** ‘hum spaces’ where I can’t remember the exact words.

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30th September 2012