This is the national broadcast by Pres. Jonathan on the occasion of Nigeria’s Centenary
Celebrations today Wednesday, 26th
February, 2014. Read his full speech below
Dear Compatriots,
1.
I extend warm greetings and
felicitations to all Nigerians as we celebrate our nation’s centenary; a
significant milestone in our journey to Nationhood.
2. One hundred years ago, on
the 1st of January 1914, the British Colonial authorities
amalgamated the Southern and Northern Protectorates, giving birth to the single
geo-political entity called Nigeria which has become our home, our hope, and
our heritage.
3. I have often expressed the
conviction that our amalgamation was not a mistake. While our union may have
been inspired by considerations external to our people; I have no doubt that we
are destined by God Almighty to live together as one big nation, united in
diversity.
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