Her Independence

Nigeria,my Nigeria,
I pray ye,
Soar like an eagle,
Don't creep like an ant.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 10:55 AM
I also know far too little about Nigeria. It is so far from South Africa and I have never been. I wish the the strength of eagles and the eyes to spot the ants. Congratulations on your win, Kai
Adewuyi Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 1:05 PM
Oh yeah!....Nigeria is a great country with diverse cultures and varieties of personalities.It's a great place to be.It's full of warm people.Nigeria is faced with challenges but she's sure to overcome them all!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Congrats on your placement. I don't know much about your country but I hope it soars.
Adewuyi Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 7:28 AM
Amen,I pray it does!
Vinson Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 2:54 PM
Adejumoke, I hear you. An interesting, complex, threatening situation in your country.
Adewuyi Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Yeah,very true.I pray God sees us through!
Nayak Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Dear A.A, Congrats ! Anu:)
Adewuyi Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 7:33 AM
Many Thanks!
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