I am a Nigerian

 

Nigeria, 

The giant of Africa 

The origin of great people 

The home of future leaders 

Nigeria, 

A land filled with milk and honey 

A land of peace and unity 

A land that is my home 

Despite the language and religious barriers 

The corruption and the recession 

Our hearts beat as one 

Today and forever more 

This day, 57 years back 

The happening of something great 

A memorable event 

That would ever be remembered 

We stood as one and fought 

For what was rightfully ours 

We joined hands and 

Retrieved our Fatherland 

57 years of independence 

We still are alive and running 

57 years of greatness 

There still is more to come 

Through our courage 

We birthed independence 

Now we smile and celebrate 

With no regret in mind 

Like it happened 57 years ago 

Let us keep fighting 

To make our country a better place 

To have more things to celebrate 

I am a Nigerian 

And I hope to become a leader 

To make Nigeria better 

Happy Independence Day!  

 

Written by 16 year old Gbemisoke Lawal