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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