Happy Independence day Nigerians

As we celebrate another year of independence, my prayers for this nation is what we sing in the second verse of our national anthem:

"O God of creation
Direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders right
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace
And justice shall reign."

Amen.
God bless Nigeria.

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