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While the majority of my childhood memories are beautiful, I also have experienced the challenges that Nigeria has faced since independence.

My joy knows no bounds... I will devote all my energy and all the powers available to me to the service of Nigeria and humanity.

The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach.

I am, always have been, and always will be proud of my Nigerian heritage.

Nigeria is like everywhere, really: there are some beautiful places that have been invested in and others that haven't been.

You go to conferences, and your fellow African intellectuals - and even heads of state - they all say: 'Nigeria is a big disappointment. It is the shame of the African continent.'

I'm very proud of my Nigerian heritage. I wasn't fortunate enough to be raised in a heavy Nigerian environment, because my parents were always working. My father was with D.C. Cabs and my mother worked in fast food and was a nurse.

I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future.

The average Nigerian person has come to reconcile himself with the fact that his or her social progress remain essentially in his or her hands in collaboration with other fellow Nigerians and not merely relying on what government alone could provide for him or her.