Today, October 1 is for Nigeria and for all Nigerians. It’s Nigeria’s 59th birthday and good or bad, the day has to be remembered.
How are Nigerians marking the day? What are their thoughts concerning the nation?
The Next Edition brings you thoughts on Nigeria from social media users.
@BashirAhmaad
“Today is October 1st, 2019, exactly 59 years ago, Nigeria, our dear and great country got its independence. Happy #IndependenceDay, Nigeria. May God bless this country beyond everybody’s expectation. #NigeriaAt59 ?????”
@ayemojubar
“Mother #Nigeria,
Don’t worry, you’ll survive all these rapists that care for nothing but your wealth.
For 59 years, they’ve been using you and dumping you with your confused children, I hope by 2023 they would have got enough sense to free you.
#IndependenceDay #NigeriaAt59”
@AkinbodeTa
“Despite the ups and down at least we would still say happy #NigeriaAt59 to my beloved country Nigeria.
We hope to be truely independent in all sense one day #IndependenceDay
Happy New Month to you guys”
@hashtag2weets
“Rewarding people on a non-intellectual TV show?
SARS?
Failed governance?
Failed leaders?
Poor healthcare?
Poor education?
No electricity?
Poor road networks?
I want to know what we’re celebrating.??
#IndependenceDay2019
#IndependenceDay
#NigeriaAt59”
@G_coachtee
“Things may be ugly at the moment, but the labor of our past heroes shall never be in vain.
God bless Nigeria ??“
@Mr_JAGs
“Happy #IndependenceDay Nigeria ??… For me, I have no plans of leaving or “running away” (No Offence to those that want to), I just believe I was born here, I am hustling here and I will make it here … We will get there .. God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ????????????”
@OgaGodwinEgwu
“We are not free until we are all free . There is no such thing as selected freedom, the land is green. Happy Independence Day Nigeria ??& God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
@king_miffy
“I believe in Nigeria not cos my Parents or our leaders told me to do so, but cos I know we are strong people. Even in hard conditions , we always try our best to make ends meet. ????@59 keep on hustling never give up.
#IndependenceDay”
@IAm_KingBuchi
“NIGERIA MY COUNTRY..
My fight is not with you NIGERIA. My fight is with that Angel ?that directed me to you. I think he owes me some EXPLANATION. shey he did not see Canada, Dubai, or even Kuwait that is one step away from KETU ehn?
Isoryt ??”
@tweetmankind
“It’s 59years since Independence.
Update!!!!⤵️
SARS are extorting & killing innocent youths.
A parody account is the main focus of the NPF amidst major security issues.
No freedom of speech again.
E go better E go better 59yrs don waka e never better o!
#IndependenceDay ??”
@OkparahOladipoG
“59 Years On Still No Jobs, No Healthcare System, No Free Education, Dilapidated Schools, No Security, No Minimum Wage, #Sars Killing Young People Every Week, Bad Roads, Increase In Bank Charges and VAT Is Next. So tell me are we truly #Independent ?”
@khairahssan
“I’m proud to be a Nigerian, We no dey carry last, May Allah bless our hustle. Amin. Happy independence day ??”
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