Children yearn for secure, prosperous nation, as Nigeria celebrates 59

Daily, they listen to tales from their parents and peers on how seamless and effective things work in more organised climes. That, perhaps, explains why Nigerian pupils are perplexed the way things are in their country, as it marks its 59th independent anniversary on Tuesday, October 1st.

Ann Chikeruba (Port Harcourt) Sodiq Omolaoye (Abuja), Elizabeth Usen, Victory Usioboh and Sophia Nwachu (Lagos)