THE NIGERIA OF MY DREAM
Walking down the memory lane, one could not only agree but also come to terms with the fact that the Giant of Africa, Nigeria has achieved and is still achieving remarkable improvements. Ranging from the world of technology, to our educational system, our economy, down to even the health system and agriculture, Nigeria is making a landmark in history. I am proud to be a Nigerian, and therefore intend to make my nation an object of pride to display to the international community - the world at large. But just like Oliver Twist always asks for more, I dare say that this is not yet the Nigeria of my dream. Over five decades ago, we gained our independence. I can vividly remember that there was a controversy in my school during the occasion of Nigeria's 50 years if independence if it was worth celebrating or not. Whenever we point those accusing fingers at the government, we fail to remember that just a finger is pointed and the remaining four fingers are pointed to ourselves. Simpl...