MY COUNTRY, MY PRIDE

     Many years ago, i was born into a wonderful family, in a beautiful country where milk and honey flows. My childhood days were magical, i remember dad used to sit us down in the evenings to tell us about the war, how he got the scar on his arm from the enemy's bullet, how they fought gallantly to save what was left of their land, their pride. Those stories made me realize how blessed my country Nigeria is, with men and women willing to sacrifice their lives for what they believe in. 
       

Growing up in Nigeria was spectacular, an experience i wouldn't trade for anything, we were taught respect to God and to man. To say our prayers first thing in the morning, to say good morning to our elder ones as soon as we got out of bed, to say thank you after eating, to say please when asking for anything. Morals and values were the watch word. Today i have grown into a responsible lady with great morals and values because i grew up in a country where you couldn't escape being responsible and respectful.
    Nigeria is a country blessed with so many resources, both human and other wise. Hardworking men and women who toil day and night to make ends meet, great intellectual youths working tirelessly to create a better future and relentless professionals making a mark all over the world. True we have hit rock bottom but we have had very wonderful moments as a country. Irrespective of the fact that we have had bad leaders, corruption, religious and tribal difficulties, inflation and price hike, we keep growing , amidst so much difficulty we continue to fight for a better tomorrow, a brighter future.
    We are NIGERIANS , we are survivors, with LOVE, PEACE and UNITY we will make it. HAPPY 56 YEARS NIGERIA.


                            Written by Onyinye Mbata