Beyond the Flag: Nigeria’s Struggle for True Independence

Nigeria gained political independence in 1960, but real freedom remains unfinished. We still export crude oil and import refined petrol. Our fortunes are tied to the dollar, not the naira. True economic sovereignty means owning the entire value chain. It means refining our own resources, building industries, and preserving the naira’s value. Without this, changing governments only replaces faces without shifting power. The next chapter after 1960 isn’t a parade but the hard work of factories, currency strength, and decisions made on our own terms.

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