Fellow Compatriots,

The time is here once again for us to remember the day our dear nation was born and also pay tribute to the Founding fathers and gallant men and women who toiled to give freedom and nationhood to the land of our birth- Nigeria. Our beloved nation is 52 years today and we give all the glory to God Almighty for how far he has brought us as a democratic country.

To generations of Nigeria who contributed and continue to contribute to giving Nigeria our unique identity among other nations, we say a big thank YOU.

The founding fathers blazed the trail; generations have kept the flame alight, and it’s our turn to contribute our quota to nation building. As young leaders of this great country we can do so by first of all having a sense of belongingness and responsibility towards the development of this nation, as our motto, “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress", let us come out in our numbers in unity and solidarity to continue to spread the gospel of CHANGE.

Also let’s endeavour to showcase the rich and diverse culture of our beloved motherland through our lifestyles and speech. Let us also endeavour to abide by the laws and regulations of Nigeria as good and law abiding citizens we are, irrespective of where we find ourselves, inorder to protect and defend the good name and image of Nigeria our motherland.

Remember, in union strong, success is sure…and with God we shall prevail.
Finally, with a standing ovation, let us together sing out our National Anthem as we mean each word and recite them from our hearts. Ready? Let us go……

Arise, O compatriots,
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain,
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity

Congratulations to us all and I wish each and every Nigerian a Happy 52 Independence Day Celebration.
Be Patriotic!

Long Live OYU International
Long Live JCI Nigeria Area D
Long live JCI Nigeria
Long Live Nigeria Our Motherland

Democratically Yours,

Olayinka Solomon Ojo ... 01.10.2012
Executive President Oranmiyan Youth Union
Immediate Past President JCI Nigeria University of Jos