WHAT INDEPENDENCE MEANS TO ME

                                                                 Written by Kuranga Omolola {lolaspen}

 

       Independence…… It’s a powerful word that wraps what is often a dangerous concept.

       Independence or Freedom is a collective attitude and mind-set. I believe Freedom can only be built with others.

       Independence to me is: Equality distribution of Wealth, Resources, and no exploitation of native resource by supreme power.

      Even though we are free from our colonial masters, we are still held captive by those who we trust to give us freedom.

    Our country has become so corrupt and full of anarchy. Our ruling politicians are causing chaos and unrelenting strife. And they expect us to march to the beat of their drums and noisy fife, while they abuse our trust.

    A leader’s job is not to dictate, but rather to be respected, admired and be a trustee of the land we love- NIGERIA.

    Independence to me is freedom to be self-sufficient without harming others.

    Independence to me is;

            F- Faithfulness to the citizens

            R- Respecting the citizens

            E- Exemplary living

            E- Each day reaching out a helping hand

            D- Dutiful.

            O- Oneness

            M- Management of Resources. (On the part of the leaders)

 

 Most of us are probably grateful for the holiday, not the occasion. But deep in our hearts we wants freedom, total freedom. And I believe this will be realised, one day. So until then, I’ll continue to pray for a better Nigeria and I’ll continue to celebrate our Independence from the colonial masters, hoping for our total Freedom.

 This is what Independence means to me.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !!!!

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    Kuranga Eunice is a writer, a blogger and an activist. She believes in a better and one  Nigeria.

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