However, this year’s celebration was different. The usual fanfare and enthusiasm were noticeably absent. Many Nigerians, both at home and abroad, seemed disillusioned with the state of the nation.
The economic hardship, insecurity, and perceived lack of progress have taken a toll on our collective psyche. I received messages from friends and family members expressing anger and frustration, questioning why I would celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day on my socials, when there seems to be so much to be disheartened about.
As one friend aptly put it, “Wetin great about this country?”The other person said, “What’s there to celebrate when our country is struggling to provide basic necessities for its citizens?” and finally ended it by saying, he’s denouncing his citizenship.