“As Nigeria celebrates her 55th Independence, it is CCC’s honest belief that Nigeria as a kaleidoscope and with a pragmatic and purposeful leadership will certainly overcome all daunting challenges and will be galvanized into a more united, tranquil and prosperous nation”, he said. As far as our political leaders continue to seek medical attention in foreign lands, send their children overseas to study, steal and stash our money in foreign lands, then we are still slaves.
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He said: “It is by so doing that we can achieve true independence for our people, one that will guarantee true freedom, good governance and and total emancipation of our people in the real sense of it”.
“We cloth with imported cloths, export our crude, import our refined petroleum products, import our drugs, medicine, weapons, tooth-picks, singlets, soaps and even under wears”.
The Federation of Nigeria is the biggest nation to join the Commonwealth since Pakistan; its independence reduces the population of the Colonial Empire by more than half, and doubles the population of independent Africa at a stroke. All too soon, it has become evident that for us Independence implies a great deal more than self-government.
The passengers in these vehicles also appear to represent the three major tribes – Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba – respectively, dressed in their native attires and carrying the Nigerian flag, grining and waving as they ride on.
Especially the ones that celebrate an event such as a country’s independence day, are always anticipated and revered.
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Orijin acknowledges all the labors of everyone who has been a part in making this country great.
