On October 1st, Nigeria will be 45years old. To me, the country appear to be a toddler. Wake up, dear child!
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In my country,
hunger is an emblem,
it's no longer a news item.

In my country,
poverty is not debateable,
it's a known fact.

In this our clime,
squalor is cast as
democracy dividend.

In this our clime,
they pay lip service
to health, education and good roads.

In my country,
boots and berets
wear garbs of democracy.

In my country,
thieves are revered, honored
as they hijack our commonwealth.

(c)~Emeka Chike Nwogu~2005.