01/10/2022
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH
"This has been a great day for Nigeria
We have declared our intention of attaining Independence for the Federation over 62 years ago, on the 2nd of April, 1960,and Good granted ,and wish usher us to this present age 62 years old
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIGERIA
Nigeria has now reached a critical stage in her history. We must seize the opportunity which has been offered to us to show that we are able to manage our own affairs properly. Every Nigerian, whatever his status, and whatever his religion, has his or her share to contribute to this crucial task.
I am convinced, and I want you also to be convinced, that the future of this vast country must depend, in the main, on the efforts of ourselves to help ourselves. This we cannot do if we do not work together in unity. Indeed, unity today is our greatest concern, and it is the duty of everyone of us to work so that we may strengthen our country,
bitterness due to political differences would carry Nigeria nowhere, and I appealed to the political leaders (our esteemed parents) throughout the country to control their party extremists. To you who are listening tonight I repeat that appeal—Let us put away bitterness and go forward in friendship IN Independence.
I would like to remind you of what a great American once said.
It was this, ‘United we stand, divided we fall’. This statement is as true for Nigeria today as it has been for any other country. The peoples of Nigeria must be united to enable this country to play a full part in shaping the destiny of mankind. On no account should we allow the selfish ambitions of individuals to jeopardise the peace of the two hundred million above law-abiding people of Nigeria.
It is the duty of all of us to work for unity and encourage members of all our communities to live together in peace and harmony. The way to do this is to create understanding, mutual respect and trust. It is important that we should first show respect to each other before asking the world to respect us.
Well—it is time for me to wish you good night, but first I would Once more tell you how absolutely vital it is for your future and the future Nigeria which your children will inherit that, during this period after Independence we should be united. Let us be honest with ourselves, and let us be sincere—we know what we want, and we are sure that we can get it, and get it at the right time, provided we are not delayed by selfish quarrels.
At a time like this, we must all turn our minds to Almighty God and seek His guidance and assistance—by His grace, we shall succed
Long live press club LMA
Long live life mirror Academy
Long live Ikorodu
Long live Lagos State
Long live NIGERIA.
