When ever I listen to or recite this verse of the national anthem, I feel a sense of patriotism, belonging and family. But, I also feel guilty and sad.
I feel saddened because the labour of our heroes past is kind of going in vain. Some of us have forgotten our past; some of us don't even know our past. How then can we understand our presents and plan our future?
This isn't a political movement, this movement will not favour one group or region, over others. This movement is to unite Nigerians. This is to uphold the dreams of our past heroes. This, is a movement, for unity in diversity.
Ever wondered how our past heroes succeeded in their battle against colonialism? They stood together as one. They did not see one another as enemies or rivals. These brave men saw one another as brothers fighting for the same cause. They looked beyond their differences and saw a brotherhood in the one thing they all had in common; Nigeria.
So I am calling on the youth. Calling you all to peace. Preach my people, preach unity so that Chief Obafemi Awolowo will look upon us with a smile. Be your brother's keeper so that Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe's hard work will not go in vain. Stand united so that Sir Ahmadu Bello will rest in peace.
Preach Unity in diversity in order to attain "one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity."
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