The fireworks is in the air and the funfare continues. Nigeria is 50
and though many feel there is little or nothing to celebrate, some
quite few believe that for the fact that we are alive and our nation
is still existent despite the challenges it has undergone, there is a
reason to jubilate as Nigeria celerates her independence anniversary
50 years after it ceased being a British colony on 1st October, 1960.
The exploits of Nigerians in various parts of the globe is one of the
things that often brings joy to many Nigerians. For this reason, many
say we could celebrate but most of these high achievers were able to
make their mark on individual platforms. But let us not forget, that
in one way or the other, many of them passed through the Nigerian
system.
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