Vote For One Nigeria

Oneness: This can be regarded as,  the quality of being one; singleness.

sameness; identity, unity of thought, feeling, belief, aim, etc.; agreement; and a concord.

Nigeria has been a peaceful country until those we called our brothers turned against us, they now kill us, in the marked places, in churches and in our homes, Brothers why are you killing us? why have you turn against us? droop your guns and vote for peace let us dance together like never before.

 

Oneness is a fundamental, creative force present in all life, empowered when individual consciousness recognizes and aligns with it.
When we experience oneness, we feel in the gut and in the heart that we are part of something beyond ourselves, that there is harmony and meaning in life, and that every human being and every aspect of existence is uniquely valuable. We live oneness through respect, compassion, cooperation, and creativity, which naturally support the most fundamental needs of life.
For centuries, oneness has been described as a spiritual experience and principle. In Taoism, oneness is the Tao, "the way" of life, which, like nature, has its own rhythms and patterns. Mahayana Buddhism trains its disciples to awaken from a solid, individual "self" into an infinite, intelligent oneness that is empty and compassionate. And in the New Testament, the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians describes "...one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in you all."

Because oneness connects us to all life, when we align with it we can access sources of energy and inspiration that might not otherwise be available.

This power of oneness is illustrated through the possibilities born from genuine cooperation, the creative power of dialogue, and the inspirational nature of generosity. The extreme speed at which we have harnessed the Internet shows a latent need for free and creative exchange, regardless of culture, geography, status and other boundaries.
And the power of oneness is seen through the reverberating impacts of a single or specific contribution to life -- in the way that protecting one species of plant or animal allows so many other species to thrive, or how organic school lunch programs improve students' health and well being as well as grades and test scores, and contribute to community cohesion and social justice.
When we act with the intention to serve the whole of life -- not just ourselves -- we access a power that is truly unlimited. Individuals like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and Mother Teresa reflect the great transformative power of aligning with oneness, which can shape world history through the simplest of attitudes and actions.
A mindset of duality can limit the creative potential of any particular moment when it creates hierarchies in which the needs and gifts of one group or individual are prioritized over those of another. Dualistic thinking can easily support labels like "right" and "wrong" or "better than" and "less than," which undermine cooperation and collaboration. When we limit our consciousness to the seeming boundaries of "us" and "them," we cut ourselves off from the life force that threads through all of us, and which is itself a source of energy and innovation. Max Lerner, the America journalist once said: "Either men will learn to live like brothers or they will die like beasts," which emphasizes the creative power of unity and the destructiveness of isolation and competition.

Nigerians should embrace each other both at home and in countries where we find ourselves.  It will only lead us forward.  We must set the example for others to follow and in the words of Nelson Mandela, “as we let our light shine, we consciously give others people permission to do the same.”  Let’s go shine the light on the eradication of the ethnic stigma that is starting to eat deep into us as people and in our efforts, we must adopt consistent, patterned behaviors that can move Nigeria forward. 

"Arise, O Compatriots" (1978–present)

Arise, O compatriots,

Nigeria's call obey

To serve our Fatherland

With love and strength and faith.

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain,

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

O God of all creation

Direct our noble cause

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign.

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (1960-1978)

Nigeria, we hail thee,

Our own dear native land,

Though tribe and tongue may differ,

In brotherhood we stand,

Nigerians all are proud to serve

Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol

That truth and justice reign,

In peace or battle honoured,

And this we count as gain,

To hand on to our children

A banner without stain.

O God of all creation,

Grant this our one request,

Help us to build a nation

Where no man is oppressed,

And so with peace and plenty

Nigeria may be blessed.

National Pledge

The Pledge is recited immediately after the National Anthem

  I pledge to Nigeria my country
  To be faithful, loyal and honest
  To serve Nigeria with all my strength
  To defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory
  So, help me God.

Though tribe and tongue may differ,

In brotherhood we stand. One Nigeria, One people, Vote for one Nigeria.