National Issues
At 55; The Nigeria I Believe In
Edith Jeff-Okoroafor
Like a bent reed, yet ‘stagger-standing’.
Like a fish out of water, yet clenching unto life only with its will.
Precious lives were lost, and their Takers bragged
The Naira bowed low; and the neighbours jeered
Some Princesses of the land were taken into captivity, and the pledge for their rescue became an anthem to the King
Corruption sang, and the people welcomed her rhythm
She laughed, and everything sounded funny; sycophancy.
Then came Nigeria!
Fearless; imbued with strength of character
Flawless; a terror to the ills of society
His never-thought-of strategies stand him out
Not a reed but a ruler; straight
Not a fish out of water but a ‘terrestrial fish’; visionary
He disregards The Pledge, turning anthem into action
He disarms the Takers, turning them into obeyers
And hope returned…
The music of sound leadership was heard all over the world
Then Nigeria’s children returned from far and wide; joyful
Full of joy that their later days are more promising; thankful
Full of thanks that their home has finally assumed its name; peaceful
A peace with a remarkable glow- seen by the blind, heard by the deaf
A new dawn; a new nation
…the sudden gust of change
Hail Nigeria!
Hail her resilience!
Hail her strength!
Hail her poise!
Against all odds, she’s coming out strong, bold and victorious!
So love her already, cherish her, nurture her, above all, be the Nigeria you desire.
Hush the accusing voices! The change starts with You!
Ifeanyi Onuoha
November 23, 2015 at 2:54 pm
I Believe in Nigeria, our country, big, strong and famous, with unquenchable dreams and hopes; sailed through the political junters with a sense of purpose, unity in diversity and against all odds, stood the test of time.
I am proud to be a Nigerian the giant of Africa.
it for us a new dawning.
Edith Jeff-Okoroafor
November 23, 2015 at 9:33 pm
Indeed so. Joylessly, many are yet to realise this. They tend to see Nigeria from the view point of one who is watching a replayed football match.