Nigeria Celebrates 49 Years Of Independence
Today marks 49 years of independence from British colonial rule. Today should be a day that we look back at all the accomplishments that Nigeria as well as Nigerians have made since independence. Unfortunately, many Nigerians continue to express frustration over widespread hunger, unemployment and the pace of development. We should all join together and ask ourselves “what can we do to make our county a better place?” Instead of complaining (which is dully justified) we need to think of what we can do here or back home to make our government accountable. We can also selflessly find ways individually to unite and give back to our county. A positive attitude goes a long way. Directly quoting Governor of Lagos, Fashola from 2008 "Many will be tempted to focus on our failures and to lament our national deficiencies; they will compare our accomplishment to our potentials and conclude that we could have done better. But let us see the cup as half full rather than half empty." It would be more beneficial to choose a positive attitude in our assessment of the country. Fashola suggested that adopting a positive attitude would enable the country to count its blessings and access our strengths so we can have the courage and will to turn yesterday's short comings into tomorrow's successes. So as we celebrate today and all through the weekend think not “What can my country do for me?” but “What can I do for my country?
Happy Independence Day!!!!
