NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY
October 1, 2008 will mark the 48th year that Nigerian gained her independence from British rule. Since then Nigeria has gone through a series of transitions, transformaton and upheavels and has soldiered through military coups, military and civilian rule, and worse of all, corruption that emanates from the head and trickles down to various facets of the society. Through it all, Nigeria has remained a strong force, the source that shaped a multitude of great thinkers, and high achievers - it is the womb that gave birth to our existence, the place that elicits a slew of nostalgic emotion, depending on whom you are speaking to. On September, 27-29, Nigerians in New York City and beyond celebrated their Independence day in a series of events that spanned three days of celebration with the focus on the pride of being a Nigerian.
READER PARTICIPATION. YOUR NIGERIAN HERITAGE.
A beautiful Nigerian woman
To all readers of Our Very Own Place: I wish to thank all of you that have contributed to the growth to this site through your daily visits. You are such an integral part of Our Very Own Place. In the early part of September, I installed a site meter that shows where the readers of this blog come from, and the result is very eye-opening. Some of you come from places as far-flung as Munich, Berlin, Oslo, Paris, London,various parts of Australia, the Philipines, Canada, North Korea, Brazil and yes, Nigeria. Your presence as well as your participation is always so welcome. Please share your thoughts on what it means to be a Nigerian or Naijamerican etal living, schooling, and/or working in___ you fill the blank and tell us what part of the world that you live in. Tell us what you view as the plus and/or the minus of being a Nigerian, based on your observation or experiences. Did growing up in Nigeria equip you to be a better, stronger, more dynamic individual, or did it shape you in a negative way? A New York Times poll once concluded that Nigerians are the most well-adjusted as well as the happiest people on earth. I would also like to hear from the second generation Nigerians, those vibrant set that are becoming the standard bearers of our future. Even if you are not a Nigerian, please share your thoughts with us on what you think of Nigeria based on your encounter with the country or with Nigerians. Please use the comment link and share. Simply click on the comment link below and enter your comment to make your voice heard. If you are having problems with using this function, please email your comments using the email link on the profile page. Your comments will be reflected on the comments page, as soon as the site is updated.
God bless you all.
READER PARTICIPATION. YOUR NIGERIAN HERITAGE.
A beautiful Nigerian womanTo all readers of Our Very Own Place: I wish to thank all of you that have contributed to the growth to this site through your daily visits. You are such an integral part of Our Very Own Place. In the early part of September, I installed a site meter that shows where the readers of this blog come from, and the result is very eye-opening. Some of you come from places as far-flung as Munich, Berlin, Oslo, Paris, London,various parts of Australia, the Philipines, Canada, North Korea, Brazil and yes, Nigeria. Your presence as well as your participation is always so welcome. Please share your thoughts on what it means to be a Nigerian or Naijamerican etal living, schooling, and/or working in___ you fill the blank and tell us what part of the world that you live in. Tell us what you view as the plus and/or the minus of being a Nigerian, based on your observation or experiences. Did growing up in Nigeria equip you to be a better, stronger, more dynamic individual, or did it shape you in a negative way? A New York Times poll once concluded that Nigerians are the most well-adjusted as well as the happiest people on earth. I would also like to hear from the second generation Nigerians, those vibrant set that are becoming the standard bearers of our future. Even if you are not a Nigerian, please share your thoughts with us on what you think of Nigeria based on your encounter with the country or with Nigerians. Please use the comment link and share. Simply click on the comment link below and enter your comment to make your voice heard. If you are having problems with using this function, please email your comments using the email link on the profile page. Your comments will be reflected on the comments page, as soon as the site is updated.
God bless you all.
Comments
Kindly include this young Nigeria Church Harvest Invitation in your website.
Thanks and God bless you.
(Ven. Dr.) Emeka Nwigwe
Today is the big day, so not miss the Nigerian Day Parade in NY today. The floats, the food, the hot performances, the good music and culture and off course the celebrities. There is absolutely no where else to be today, this event is road block in New York City, you can ask the mayor about this, he gave us the permit.
Talk is cheap, come out to the Parade and itʼs a lifetime experience!
God bless you all.