Nigerians have taken to the social media, as usual, to express concerns about the state of the nation as the country marks her 57th Independence anniversary.
TheNewsGuru followed the #NigeriaAt57 and ‘Happy Independence’ trends on Twitter, and curated the good, the bad and the ugliest of tweets Nigerians used to celebrate the Independence.
Today seems like a good day to share @sandralily_'s breathtaking delivery of the National Anthem at #TheVoiceNigeria #NigeriaAt57 pic.twitter.com/dvLqUagnvQ
— 20.10.2020 (@I_Am_Ilemona) October 1, 2017
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On this day 57 years ago, my country gained its independence from Britain. Happy Independence Day Nigeria 💚⚪️💚🇳🇬 #NigeriaAt57 pic.twitter.com/YCiaaD5oOG
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— 𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊 𝚒𝚢𝚊𝚗𝚞 🦋 (@victoria_iyanu) October 1, 2017
Happy Nigerian Independence Day🇳🇬🇳🇬 proud to be Nigerian, God continue to bless and protect us
— ☆ glo ☆ (@africanglo) October 1, 2017
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Happy Independence Day fellow Nigerians. 🇳🇬 #NigeriaAt57 pic.twitter.com/8ZU2L2KCah
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— NG to the World (@SplufikNG) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/914479863184150529
Happy 57th independence anniversary, Nigeria. Nigeria will succeed. Challenges are foundation stones for those who succeed. Look forward!
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) October 1, 2017
#NigeriaAt57 is an occasion of celebration. As we work towards continued greatness, today remains a symbol of hope.
Happy independence day!
— Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim (@rafiuibrahim) October 1, 2017
Happy 57th Independence anniversary Nigeria:We shall overcome all odds and challenges and reach the promised land.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 1, 2017
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. Together Nigeria will prevail. We have no other home but Nigeria. We are all in this together. #NigeriaAt57 pic.twitter.com/pWsiz4LMSA
— Nigeria Insights (@InfoInsightsNG) October 1, 2017
Though we stumble, still we stand. Hopes & dreams not attained, yet we stay resilient. I believe we will make it. Happy Independence Day 🇳🇬.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) October 1, 2017
The road ahead may look rough & bumpy but at the end, I see a strong, great, ideal Nigeria of our collective dreams.
Happy Independence Day
— Chibuike R. Amaechi (@ChibuikeAmaechi) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fresh_vdm/status/914282765809528832
Happy independence Nigeria ! Let's fix electricity… it's embarrassing !!!!
— Top Boy (@SPINALL) September 30, 2017
Happy Independence Day Nigeria pic.twitter.com/myI1ZiFXur
— Mildred (@iucurrent) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/AdeDanjuma/status/914271771179790336
Our Nigeria, My Nigeria
My country, My nation
My white, My green
My people, My culture
Our independence, Our freedom #NigeriaAt57 pic.twitter.com/qBbQoQDvut— sajoba (@sajoba_) September 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/iammatthewmario/status/914029029501673473
I believe in Nigeria & the promise she holds & that one day we’ll shine like the sun.Happy Independence Day my beloved Nigeria #NigeriaAt57
— Data (@janEhallY) October 1, 2017
It's true;the work is massive.The challenges are real.It's also true;our resolve is absolute.Our zeal brims. We are Nigerians! #NigeriaAt57
— Black Swan Tech (@BlackSWTech) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/TemplecomGroup/status/914519849283530754
It is difficult to say whether things have changed for the better or worse. ~Prof. Lai Olurode. #NigeriaAt57
— akinsowon olusegun (@akinpainforum1) October 1, 2017
Restructuring we need! Equity, eradication of poverty, gud education, viable economy, employment, security. Anybody can lead us #Nigeriaat57
— Sabit Wale (@SabitWale) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/Ie_hafiz/status/914518104604053504
https://twitter.com/Mhiz_Ebydazzle/status/914517804451278848
https://twitter.com/uglygoofy_/status/914516483765620741
Happy Independence Nigeria
For your information , Na for this land i go hustle die put. There is no going back.#NigeriaAt57— UG (@mangemman22) October 1, 2017