Nigeria @ 55 | Amarachi Obeh - Quotes and Sayings for Anniversary Celebration [OPINION]

In Unity we will triumph, irrespective of any challenge facing us. Let us stand together at all times, Nigerians. Happy Independence Anniversary! God bless our Country.  The day of independence is recognized as October 1, 1960. The break came after years of work by Nigerians.

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Check out some quotes and sayings below.

1. “We want to lead a country where people will be less greedy. Where people will know that the commonwealth of Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, where people’s wealth depends on the people around you. If you become a rich person and everyone around you is poor you are very poor.” — President Goodluck Jonathan

2. “As Nigeria marks its 54th anniversary of Independence on October 1, the American people join me in wishing the people of Nigeria a memorable celebration filled with joy and increased national unity. -— U.S President Barack Obama

3. “Nigeria is like everywhere, really: there are some beautiful places that have been invested in and others that haven’t been.” — Tinie Tempah

4. “Nigeria is what it is because its leaders are not what they should be.” – Chinua Achebe

5. “Looking at faces of people, one gets the feeling there’s a lot of work to be done.” – Wole Soyinka

6. “Nigeria has had a complicated colonial history. My work has examined that part of our story extensively.” — Chinua Achebe

7. “Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. If Nigeria succeeds at democratic governance it will be an anchor for all of West Africa. Africa needs a strong Nigeria.” — Ed Royce

8. “Well, Nigeria has played a constructive role in peacekeeping in various parts of West Africa. But unless and until Nigeria itself is democratic and respects human rights, it too may well be a source of much greater instability as political repression limits the ability of the people of Nigeria to achieve their full potential.” — Susan Rice

9. “Each one of us, and, indeed, all those who aspire to national leadership must bring their own visions, views and styles to the business of reforming Nigeria, and the search for solutions.” — Ibrahim Babangida

10. “There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria.” — Binyavanga Wainaina

11. “So many times I’ve encountered people who are just kind of like, ‘Yeah, Nigeria,’ and, you know, thump their chest and seem very sure of, like, being Nigerian. And I’m just kind of, like, I wish I could be that sure.” — Helen Oyeyemi
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And on social media, Nigerians has this to say:

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