It is Independence Day. Today, Nigeria marks her 54th anniversary as a sovereign nation. As expected, the occasion calls for celebration. Nigerians are traditionally easy-going and fun loving. Every October 1, there is an opportunity for the people to gather together, irrespective of tribe and creed, to celebrate the common cord that binds them together as one nation. On such an occasion, there is much felicitation across the country and a chance to appreciate the labours of the nation’s past heroes.
Unfortunately, not many children will be opportune to witness or participate in this year’s celebrations. They include the 218 pupils of the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, still held in the captivity of the violent Islamic sect known as the Boko Haram.
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