Nigeria is in a state of celebration today, the first of October. The celebration is because of the country’s 49th independence from Colonial rule. In Makurdi, the headquarters of Benue State, the celebration this morning held at the IBB Square. It was colourful. Various schools and voluntary organizations turn-up and made the day clourful. Amongst the voluntary organizations, Christembassy Church was wonderful! Christembassy (which is also known as Believers Love world) went out distributing free copy of a daily devotional called Rhapsody of Realities by Pastor Chris and Anita Oyakhilome. Ten million copies of the ninety page handbook were taken by youths in colourful greens and whites to public places throughout the country. The youth went out singing a powerful song ‘I believe in Nigeria! In Makurdi, the Church also won a prize for participating colourfully in a match-pass. Such a spirit of encouraging and promoting patriotism and nation building is highly encouraging. Soon, it is hoped that Nigeria will be on a turn around for good. Children will go to schools more freely. Hospitals will give better services. The streets will be friendly. The Niger-Delta crises in the oil rich part of the country will die. Universities will resume from the long strike. Youths will be empowered. Love will flow through the country like fresh air. And then, Nigeria will become a standard in Africa.
Presently, there is worry in the minds of many youths concerning what will become of their education; since ASUU continues its nationwide strike. The true independence of a country is the freedom her citizens would have regarding better facilities. One day, soon, Nigeria will celebrate that independence
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