The Nigeria Of My Dream Poem by Elijah Ifetayo

I have a dream that all tribes in Nigeria shall sit together and dine

at the warm table of brotherhood.

That the centripetal forces that divide us would melt away with fervent heat of love.

That we will speak with one voice, act on one goal and live with one purpose


I have a dream that the Epileptic power supply will be a thing of the past

Gone are those days when school children had to chorus our shame in the shout of

''UP NEPA'' as if electricity was a privilege.

That there would be uninterrupted power supply.


I have a dream that one day, the youth would have a job to call their own

That they will be given the opportunity to work with their own hands and earn a living

That they wont have to sell their kidney all because of money

That Mr. Satan will not be the best job provider


I have a dream of a Nigeria with great leaders

who will not flinch at the stage of sacrifice

nor surrender at the feet of failure or frustration

Who will not divert public funds to private purses

That they will embark on projects that would enhance balanced development


I dream of a Nigeria that is truly secured

Where we can sleep with both eyes closed

Where the sporadic bombing of the BOKO HARAM SECT is forgotten

Where all forms of violence would be out of sight



Yes, i dream of a Nigeria that is greatly loved and appreciated

That her children who had gone on exile, happily return to her

That our eyes would be opened to the beauty of her rivers,

splendor of her mountains, charms of her environment


Behold an incorruptible nation with incorruptible people

Where twenty naira note is no more the prority of the police

Where bribery and corruption is no where to be found

No tribalism, favouritism and nepotism.


I have a dream that one day, every citizens will be treated equally

That our rights, both great and small, rich and poor

would be guaranteed and safeguarded

That the law of the land would be indeed, supreme.


Nigeria, i have a dream that you will be in a

position to protect vulnerable countries.

I see great nations, kneeling and bowing for you


You are indeed the Giant of Africa
Yes, the Giant of the world!