Oct 1: Hope for a better Nigeria

Nigeria celebrates her 49th years of freedom from the British, it's a good day to take pride in our country. I love my country and wouldn't trade her for another! I might adopt another but never can replace Nigeria ever and ever. I am noticing a lot of Nigerians, some of whom are friends of mine, bad mouthing Nigeria... my own is talk all you want, point fingers for all I care, it doesn't change the fact that you hail from there. She's yours forever! I don't care how far you run away from the land of your fathers, you still have our blood in you.

Infact, I'm tired of hearing our ppl (most esp my generation) complaining, analyzing/dissecting and comparing Nigeria to other nations! Shut up, just shut your stupid mouths... if you're not doing anything or planning to do something that will contribute to the "betterment" of Nigeria, all you want to do is sit your ass in Jand/Yankee and make noise (yes, it is noise to me, very irritating noise) then pls just shut up! do it in the privacy of your own bedroom, cause I don't wanna hear it... nonsense.

Stop the negative remarks and picking on Nigeria's shortcomings, instead how about you prophecy positives and hope for better tomorrow for us and generations to come. How about you join movements like the #LightupNigeria campaign (www.lightupnigeria.com)or better yet start a revolution, be the change you want to see... don't talk about it, be about it! Rome wasn't built in a day & def not by 1 person but with collective effort & I'm sure with patience as well. So let's take it one step @ a time, we will get there just have faith in her. Thank God for Democracy.

That said, I wish all the Nigerians near or far a very Happy Independence day! A change is coming, don't give up on Nigeria... let the negatives motivate you to bring about the change our beloved country needs. Remember "to be faithful, loyal and honest. Serve Nigeria with all my strength, defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory.."

Nigeria, I wish you better governance, better policies. I wish you to be a better country in general cause I know you have the potential to stand tall among many other great nations... we are rooting for you! Happy 49th!