I

The song of the bird herald a fine New Year
The sun rose in a clear blue sky
Its ray piercing the thick foliage
With majesty and songs of love

With the Supreme Court and the judiciary
Finally finding their voice
A strong wind sprang up
Driving clouds and rain away
As rays reflected on the still waters of Uguta Lake  

Revealing an awesome landscape
Of this fascinating motherland
Set amidst solitary silence
And the music I heard was astounding  
 

II

From the open plains
The magnificent highlands
Through the Savannah
To the Tropical Rainforest

You will be exposed to diversity of wildlife and cultures
A spectacular mirror of mirages
As herds of poor and the rich
Brave the hopelessness to reach the water source along the edge  
 

III

Enjoy hot goat paper soup
Under the brilliant star-studded night sky of Lagos
Contemplate the beauty of the wilderness
From the refreshing pool of Cross River  

View our spectacular world
A Wonderful New Nigeria
Of endless vistas of shadow and light
As the sun rises over the thick forests of Bayelsa  

Soar with the winds
Over the oceans of sands and mountains
From Brinin-Kebi to Auchi through Okene
From Bar Beach to the banks of the Niger River  
 

IV

Tell Nigerians they are beautiful
And you will change the world
Tell people that they are wonderful
And the Nigeria will never be the same

Nigeria - Igirigi
You will conquer
You will rule
Change is beautiful
Welcome to A Wonderful New Nigeria
Hopefully anyway
Happy New Year Nigeria
 

© Churchill Okonkwo January 1, 2008

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