A lot of people are celebrating all across the nation as Nigeria marks her 58th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2018.Â
Despite the many issues surrounding the state of the nation, many people have taken to social media to celebrate Nigeria in their own very unique styles.
Photos of people all dress in the significant colours; green and white, have flooded the Nigerian social media platforms with beautiful messages to accompany them.
Happy 58th Independence Day to our beloved Naija! ?????? #NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/w0wbp7XF51
— William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong) October 1, 2018
Corruption @ 58...Happy Independence Day.#NigeriaAt58 #HappyIndependenceNG #October1st pic.twitter.com/I6nrRLV9RL
— Mosvin Bami (@mosvinbami) October 1, 2018
Independence day blah blah blah, is there light in your area?#NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/NBBsuPjCGW
— King Dahny ? (@DahnyDan) October 1, 2018
"Whenever Nigeria are playing, my family are always singing along, dancing and eating traditional Nigerian food. We've got our shirts on. It's like we're at the game."
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 1, 2018
?? @AlexIwobi on his love for @NGSuperEagles ?#NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/bMTjMDA7zE
For first time in 8 years, Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration holds at the Eagles Square, the last was held in 2010. #NigeriaAt58 #NID18 pic.twitter.com/nQ5eDBxDM4
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) October 1, 2018
For my country ?? #NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/CO0HWhNBjs
— Buzo ??? (@Trust_Chibuzo) October 1, 2018
Today, we celebrate Freedom.
— Durex Nigeria (@DurexNG) October 1, 2018
Freedom means responsibility.#StayWoke #NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/IoGPht90uU
NIGERIA: Freed by her Colonial Masters but Chained by her Political Leaders #NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/1FaQsMFGEh
— J J Vernon (@jjvernon4) October 1, 2018
Today is a day that represents freedom, equality and unity. I stand proud to be a Nigerian and on this day of our independence. I want to salute all my fellow Nigerias in honour of this great day. Happy Independence Day.#ILoveMyCountry #ForeverAEagle #Weareone #Nigeria @58 ??? pic.twitter.com/QEzi61XtHN
— AhmedMusa718 (@Ahmedmusa718) October 1, 2018
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA ?? #58 ?? pic.twitter.com/IILbFrZ77H
— MSimon27 (@Simon27Moses) October 1, 2018
A nation not without her own flaws, it is quite impressive to see that a lot of people are still hopeful that Nigeria as a country will get better soon. Even though it is the same message every year, it is refreshing to see optimism in a time like this.
From Twitter all the way to the picture-sharing app, Instagram, beautiful messages of hope and resilience floods the timelines with every one of them, beautiful and outstanding.
For those who say there’s nothing to celebrate on Independence Day, I bring u a message of hope: God Almighty will not abandon Nig; & for those who wish to celebrate, I wish u a happy Independence Day. Either way, be happy to be alive to witness today & I pray u witness many more pic.twitter.com/5xg6ZP3giC
— Festus Keyamo, SAN (@fkeyamo) October 1, 2018
From face painting to outstanding art representation, Nigeria is indeed filled with talented individuals who are destined for the skies!
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