Independence Day Of My Country"
Hello friends, welcome to my blog today. Independence Day is a time when most countries celebrate their freedom from colonialism or siege from other external sources. The sovereignty of a country could be determined when they are entirely free and independent.
What is the date of Independence Day in your country and from whom your country took independence? |
|---|
My country, Nigeria, gained its independence on 1st October 1960. After several struggles by the then elites of the country and failed attempts to achieve this fit, it finally came through on this date as our colonial masters handled. the running of the country back to their owners.
The country's independence was achieved from Great Britain. They were the country's colonial master who handed over the running capacity of the country to its indigene. The country's naming that brought about the word Nigeria was processed and structural running was also put in place with the democratically elected government installed.
Who is a prominent national figure associated with your country's independence, and why are they important? |
|---|
There are some notable Nigerians who fought for the independence of the country.
Herbert Macaulay:
A nationalist and politician founded a renowned political party then named NNDP (nigeria national democratic party). Born in 1864 and died in 1946.
Nnamdi Azikiwe:
A renowned nationalist and statesman born in 1904 and died in 1996. He was the first president of Nigeria immediately independence was achieved.
Obafemi Awolowo:
This was another great nationalist and politician from the Western region. Existed between 1909 to 1987
Anthony Enahoro:
A great mind who first started. with the idea and motion for the country's independence in 1953. Lived between 1923 and 2010.
Ladoke Akintola:
Akintola is a renowned lawyer and politician who played a significant role in achieving independence. (1910-1966).
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa:
Another great patriot (1912-1966). He was the first prime minister the country had ever heard of.
Others include;
- Ahmadu Bello (1910-1966)
- Michael Imoudu (1902-2005)
- Margaret Ekpo (1914-2006)
- H.O. Davies (1905-1983)
Do the people of your country perform any special activities on your country's independence day? Tell us about them. |
|---|
The country is approximately 64 years since its independence. The country has continued to celebrate this day as it is honored throughout the country.
Firstly, the 1st of October of every year is declared a public holidays. On this day, there are usually presidential, sub-national, and council displays done at their different designated points.
There is a presidential speech of hope made to assure the citizens of their continued unity and a better country ahead.
Why do you think independence is compulsory for a nation or country? |
|---|
The sovereignty of a country is important as no one country wants to be in slavery. The bottom line here is that if you're not independent, you are dependent which makes you a subject to another.
Some limitations come with not being independent or sovereign as a country. Complete resource control, growth, and all necessary controls are some of the importance of independence.
This cannot be alternated for any privilege whatsoever. Independence of a country is key to the everyday achievement and growth of a country.
Thank you, friend!
I'm @steem.history, who is steem witness.
Thank you for witnessvoting for me.
please click it!
(Go to https://steemit.com/~witnesses and type fbslo at the bottom of the page)
The weight is reduced because of the lack of Voting Power. If you vote for me as a witness, you can get my little vote.