At 63 the story of Nigeria can be anything from the “celebration of greatness to an act of barbaric cruelty”. These are the words of Nigerian writer Dipo Faloyin in his book Africa Is Not a Country.

Since independence, Nigeria has made deliberate attempts to knit a cohesive nation. But there have also been missed opportunities at unity due to leadership failures on the part of successive Nigerian governments.

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https://theconversation.com/nigeria-at-63-four-reasons-for-persistent-disunity-six-decades-on-214675

Nigeria at 63: four reasons for persistent disunity six decades on

Colonialism set Nigeria up for failure as a united country. But successive governments since independence have a lot to answer for too.

The Conversation

A human being cannot live without freedom. We earned the right to be free and prosperous, to call this country our home. Let’s always remember everyone who fought for our peace. Happy

Independence Day, Nigeria!
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