....but now we have acquired our rightful status, and I feel sure that history will show that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace: it has been thorough, and Nigeria now stands well- built upon firm foundations."

~Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Independence Day speech (1960). Retrieved from BlackPast, B. (2009)

Whilst i feel the urge to say "happy independence day Nigeria", i cannot but express my downheartedness for my beloved country drowning in the depths of despair.

Indeed, it is the longing of every nation to glee on occasions such as this. Sadly, on this day, beneath the obligatory celebrations of government institutions and pseudo euphoria of the ruling elite; lies the rhapsodies of sorrow of the average Nigerian.

"A nation well built upon firm foundations". Is this how we reward the efforts of our founding fathers? Shall the labour of our heroes past be in vain?

The depravity of our leaders, fueled by the mindlessness of our youths. The persistent threats to our existence as a United nation. The heinous activities of bandits and insurgents, the yowls of secessionists.

The flagrant violation of the provisions of the constitution, by those who swore to preserve, protect and defend the same. Acute bigotry from those who pledged to do right to all manner of Nigerians, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. The insouciance from those who promised to devote themselves to the well-being of Nigerians.

It is the 59th anniversary of our independence, and as of today the average period that a Nigerian is expected to live is 54 years.

Despite over 500 billion dollars in oil proceeds, roughly 50% of Nigerians still live in extreme poverty.

While 43% of Nigerians lack access to portable water, Nigerian senators are arguably the highest paid lawmakers in the world, taking home around 15 million naira ($41,000) monthly.

With 13.5 million Nigerian children out of school; despite UNESCO's 26% benchmark, the federal government barely allocates 7% of its annual budget to education.

While daring youths up North have picked up arms to make ends meet; down south, many youths seek succor in cyber crime.

In almost every facet of the Nigerian society, there is a corroboration of the miscarriage of governance.

So i ask, Nigeria at 59; to jubilate or to ruminate?

~Cephas Kadiri

Source:
https://privyjournos./2019/10/01/nigeria-at-59-to-jubilate-or-to-ruminate-cephas-kadiri/

We should do both on 2 conditions

1. Being foolish at 59 is something to celebrate
2.And understanding what foolishness of a country is something to also ruminate about ...

Let’s just get revolution once and for all ,all this foolishness and stupidity will stop and end forever ...

I’ll write a book someday titled the story of a dead country ..

Hmmmm

BUHARI has destroyed Nigeria.. From change to next level. Nothing at all to show for his 5 years in office.


Therefore no difference between PDP and APC

To ruminate IMO, there's almost nothing to celebrate

Those statistics...

to pray I leave this shithole

bentwood85:
BUHARI has destroyed Nigeria.. From change to next level. Nothing at all to show for his 5 years in office.


Therefore no difference between PDP and APC

don't say buhari destroyed Nigeria....obasanjo started it!

A country that is still in the grip of neo-colonialism cannot be master of it's own.... Independence was totally faulted... We only got trapped by Leaders, Institutions and a structure that keeps failing us... Wouldn't it be better if the British still colonized us till this date since things were better 59 years ago. I weep for my nation

To discriminate and condemn.

Even God know say I for hate Nigeria and Nigerians had it been I no come from here.

South Africans go de learn work for where I de.

Bad country filled with bad people spreading hate and evil among themselves and other countries.

The only country whose yesterday is always better than it's today.

uthlaw:
don't say buhari destroyed Nigeria....obasanjo started it!

Nah all of them oo!!

Las Las Nigeria na scam. Happy independence

Happy Independence Nigeria, we go dey all right las las

Interesting
Nepa can not even bring light on such a historical day!

Okay

Having compared NIGERIA to younger Nations, there's no basis celebrating independence. Infact, the independence day should be declared National Mourning day

Truth be told! There is nothing to celebrate. @59 No LIGHT! na this one they make me cry for Nigeria.

24kmagic:
To discriminate and condemn.

Even God know say I for hate Nigeria and Nigerians had it been I no come from here.

South Africans go de learn work for where I de.

Bad country filled with bad people spreading hate and evil among themselves and other countries.

The only country whose yesterday is always better than it's today.

True talk. Unfortunately, there's no sign that it will get better any moment

naija

any

rejoice

Happy Independence day Nigeria


In the spirit of Celebration, you can purchase this stylish and Affordable products

justdollars:
Hope its payment upon delivery?

Yes, if you purchase it through Jumia. via https://www.jumia.com(.)ng/geo-and-sons-enterprises/

Remove the bracket after pasting


No, for instance I make the trip to your location and you weren't available, who Reimburse my fare?

To ruminate and pray for Nigeria..let all channel the energy used for bbn to something of greater rewards..we all see the power of social media during xenophobia and everythingtacha(gosh)..We all can do it..
#prayforNigeria

nothing to celebrate apart of been alive..PLEASE my name is celestine nwankwo 28YRS OLD from awgu L.G.A. enugu stat For almost 12yrs now i have been down with spinal cord injure.no source of income i hav been living on family support especially my ageing mother who has been nursing me at home for all this while. but right now things are very very difficut for me and my mother who is also diabetic expecially feeding and title medications.please i need your help in any way posible no matter how small it will make a diffrence and i am also looking for a goverment or N G O rehabilitation home for the disable. thank and GOD BLESS.see my signature for details

bentwood85:
BUHARI has destroyed Nigeria.. From change to next level. Nothing at all to show for his 5 years in office.


Therefore no difference between PDP and APC

That suya guy will disagree...

A 59years person wey no fit walk on his own!.

At 59 Nigeria can not boast of having 24hr power supply to her citizens and industry. Electricity is the engine drive of industrialization. Without power supply, Nigeria is nothing. This is my independence speech and wishes

We need to change the system of governance

I've not had Light for 2weeks now.
I'm sure 150 of you don't have it too.

What are we going to celebrate?


Maybe we should celebrate Insecurity, Poverty, Judicial Downgrading, Inadequate Electric Power Supply, Cyber Crime, Unemployment, Religious Hatred, Poor Education, Paralyzed/Corrupt Governance and Poor Roads.

We should stop Importing food and exporting jobs (money).

uthlaw:
don't say buhari destroyed Nigeria....obasanjo started it!

You lied, IBB introduced corruption in Nigeria. I always say it. Nigeria would be difficult to grow if north keeps ruling