5th October, 2010
The Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Golden Jubilee anniversary by showing a documentary on the history of Nigeria from pre-independence to date to school children.
Speaking at the occasion, the chairman of the council, Hon. Aliu Kazeem stated that Nigeria’s freedom from the colonialists on 1 October, 1960 was because our founding fathers fought tirelessly for the independence of this great nation and this present generation should continue to uphold their legacies.
“While I salute the tireless efforts of our elder statesmen and the martyrs who have contributed immensely in upholding the unity of our dear country, the likes of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, I want to add that a man born 50 years ago has really come of age and must have experienced the good bad and the ugly side of life, likewise Nigeria.â€
He said the journey so far, to this golden jubilee anniversary, should afford the nation the opportunity to count its blessings and celebrate its achievements.
On the documentary on Nigeriaâ€