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Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by AgentApple: 11:37am On Aug 24, 2016
Nigeria as a british expression not a nation made by God? Please read from Awo, Zik and TB!

“Since 1914 the British Government has been trying to make Nigeria into one country, but the Nigerian people themselves are historically different in their backgrounds, in their religious beliefs and customs and do not show themselves any signs of willingness to unite … Nigerian unity is only a British invention” – Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, 1948.

“Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression. There are no ‘Nigerians’ in the same sense as there are ‘English,’ ‘Welsh,’ or ‘French,’ The word ‘Nigeria’ is a mere distinctive appellation to distinguish those who live within the boundaries of Nigeria and those who do not” - Chief Obafemi Awolowo, 1947.

“It is better for us and many admirers abroad that we should disintegrate in peace and not in pieces. Should the politicians fail to heed the warning, then I will venture the prediction that the experience of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be a child’s play if it ever comes to our turn to play such a tragic role” - Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, 1964.
Re: Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by scrupulousblog: 8:51am On Oct 01, 2020
The is an eye opener. The media and the politicians have been deceiving Nigerians to believe that these so called founding fathers believed in one Nigeria. They never did.
Re: Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by SLAP44: 8:53am On Oct 01, 2020
You seeeee
Re: Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by Brandstudio01: 8:56am On Oct 01, 2020
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Re: Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by Xisnin(m): 8:59am On Oct 01, 2020
Nonsense.
A quote taken out of context at a time that Nigeria was still under colonial rule.
Re: Obafemi Awolowo: Nigeria Is Not A Nation. It Is A Mere Geographical Expression. by IamWonderful: 9:01am On Oct 01, 2020
Ok

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