Happy independence day everyone! Happy birthday Nigeria.
I read a speech given by former Lagos state governor; Bola Tinubu. To quote some lines,
"We commemorate this Independence Day because the nation has survived despite its many challenges. We dare not celebrate because the nation has not flourished as it should. Fifty four years our national trek began with hope and promise, peace and unity.
Today, the nation staggers beneath the weight of trouble multiplied by hardship. Peace and unity seem to have yielded the moment to violence and discord. We exist as a political unit on a map but we do not prosper as brothers and sisters in one nation, under one flag and pursuant to one accord"
I've taken it upon my self to share 10 facts about our dear country, my way of taking part in the day's festivities.
1. Nigeria happens to be the most populous country in Africa with about over 160 million people.
2. Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups
3. The longest and largest river in West Africa is the River Niger which happens to be located in Nigeria.
4. The name "Nigeria" was actually derived from the name "River Niger" .
5. Archaeological evidence proves that human existence in Nigeria goes as far back as 9000BC (Nok Civilzation) making our country one of the oldest locations of human existence.
6. Nigeria is the 12th largest producer of crude oil in the world and the 8th largest exporter.
7. The longest bridge in the whole of Africa happens to be The Third Mainland Bridge (in Lagos state) measuring about 11.8km.
8. Lagos also happens to be The largest city in Nigeria with a population of over 7million people. (that's alot)
9. Nigeria has the 2nd largest economy in Africa. Its stock exchange market is also the 2nd largest in Africa.
10. Nollywood; Nigeria' s movie industry, was ranked the 2nd largest producers of movies in the world. Just ahead of Hollywood and behind Bollywood. (Yes they produce alot but what do they produce? *lips sealed*)
Hope you all had a lovely day...
Happy independence day Vira, hope you enjoyed the break?
ReplyDeleteHappy independence day to my Nigeria folks...
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DeleteMehn Vira how are thee?? This line of Tinubu's speech hit me like Bam!!! ( I am suprised he spews such widom, always saw him as Totally money inclined)
ReplyDelete""We exist as a political unit on a map but we do not prosper as brothers and sisters in one nation""
To say that it is true Bubba, is to state the Reality of events.. We exist together, but do not live together.. When ever i heear people talk about Splitting up as a country, i shake my head in disgust. Its sad that we feel the only way to survive is to split, whatever happened to trying to stay together, what ever to not giving up, whatever happened to sitting to really agree on moving the country forward. I weep for my Nation Vee of life, but not as much as i fear for her oh. :(
Ehmmm Vira... No vex oh Bubba, but with all due respect I heard during a discussion that there is another bridge longer than the 3rd Mainland bridge ehh. I haven't googled it yeah, but heard it was done in 1994 or so. About Nollywood, forgerrrit those guys are a bunch of jokers. 1 in 35, 000 movies makes sense. Maybe they should venture into porn, they might make hits there you know :) It is well oh Bubba. Hope you turned up oh, and had mad Fun on October 1 Bubba? We are waiting for fulll Gist eh. :)
Sweetie, I no vex oh.... Hmmm I've got to go check the bridge thing out.
ReplyDeleteI will let Tinubu know he has a new fan.
How you dear? And the geh friend?
happy independence, i love naija i no go lie
ReplyDeleteThis is late, but, happy independence day, my beautiful Nigeria - We are getting there, you know. Interesting facts about Nigeria - Abeg, leave number 10 oooooo - some Nollywood movies are 'crap' but I love them, lol
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