'My Dreams for Nigeria' by Victor Igiri

I dream of a country where all men would live in peaceAnd there would be nothing like wars or Boko Haram to break us apart.I dream of a time when all tribes would speak one language called peace And there is equality for all.

I dream of a land when religious sentiments are set asideAnd unity would strive amongst all.A time when all will share the nation’s wealth as oneAnd not a few acting as lords over all.

I dream of a land where corruption is killedAnd transparency becomes a friend of all.A land where everyone will put on the garment of purityAnd the stains of kidnapping, oil bunkery, armed robberyMoney laundering, examination malpracticesAnd all forms of filthiness are cleansed from all hearts.

I dream of when laws are made and obeyed by all.A time when the bridge that exist between the rulersAnd the ruled is slain and only great minds are enthronedAnd not selection through violent elections.

I dream of a time when citizens no longer live in fear.A time when the future of tomorrow’s leaders are guaranteedOnly then will the dividend of democracy is defined.

I seek for a time when past glories is restored in our sports And we would not have to struggle for medals anymore.A time when good roads are seenAnd citizens no longer sleep on roads.A time when all will turn farmersAnd we would not have to import what we have any longer.A time when citizens would no longer queue for fuel in our petrol stations.

I long for when citizens will be willing to help the nationAnd no longer beg for the nations help.A time when the Greenland across the globe is pronouncedAnd citizens speak no evil of this land anymore.

This Greenland,The land of my birthMay my dreams for you be fruitfulEven as you celebrate longetivity on earth.