200 skaters take the streets of warri to celebrate Nigeria 55 independence
Skaters making do on an empty street by Irabor Emmanuel
The only people who made something out of the 55th independence anniversary were "skaters" performers on empty streets and, perhaps, a few couples who took their families outdoors. Otherwise, it was just as drab as the recent editions, reports GRACE OBIKE
Again, there were no blinking lights or colourful banners on the streets of the nation’s capital. And no huge crowd and ear-splitting sounds which once characterised Eagle Square on a typical Independence Day anniversary. The Square itself was sealed off, and two local football teams could have played all day on the streets.
It was Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day, but there were no celebrations resembling the sort you were used to. All the ceremonies took place in Aso Villa away from popular view. And the only people who came out to celebrate the Nigeria 55th independent wereskaters...
It was an incredible performers as skaters grumbled about the low-key edition of the national holiday, especially about the fact that they did not have the opportunity to show their talents on the skate boards and on there roller blades before President Muhammadu Buhari and other dignitaries and not been ranked among national sport.
But never the less this sport men and women took to the street in Warri, Asaba, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria celebrating the Nigeria independence with there incredible display and stunts
A group of skaters under the umbrella of the Coalition of Abuja Skaters expressed their disappointment at the fact the Square was locked up. The group claimed that they were in contact with the organisers of the event and hoped for an opportunity to perform before the President and other dignitaries. They had been practising for weeks. Nothing would have thrilled them more than entertain the president and prove to everyone that skating was good enough to be ranked among other sports in the country.
The coalition is made of such small units as Vision Skaters from Karshi, United Skaters Association, Skate Love, House of Legend Skaters, all of them saying that Nigeria is a country which they love and appreciate and that they are ready to show that they are not an inconsequential bunch of street kids on skates.
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the club Sylvester Fadion said, “We have existed for over 10 years; this is a coalition of different clubs coming together to celebrate Nigeria, we are out here displaying our joy for the country. We had written to the people in charge of the celebration and they promised that they may include our name to the program if the Eagle square will be used but now that they are not using the square, we know that we may not be able to get access into the Villa, we are a bit disappointed that no one will watch us because we deal with stunts, skills, choreographic moves and a lot more techniques but now no one to watch us since no one is at the Eagle square, we have a lot of force men amongst us, men of Nigerian Civil Defence, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police a lot more.”
They proceeded to celebreat around jakpa, udu, warri, asaba to display their skills.
In satellite like Kubwa for instance, apart from residents going about their business as if nothing important was going, members of the Christ Embassy tried their best to celebrate with their usual 1st of October celebration that usually takes place each year, they took to the streets in green and white, with loud music which a lot of the members danced to following behind a member riding a horse dressed in green an white and a vehicle carrying musical instruments that blared different songs as they distributed the Rhapsody of Reality.
Member of the church, James expressed his excitement at the independence day celebration.
“Our church always celebrates this day because it is important, we also use it as an opportunity to remind Nigerians of God’s love and goodness in our lives which is the reason why we share free copies of the Rhapsody, we wanted to do something nice and different which informed the reason for the horse because we all believe that Nigeria has come a long way in 55 years.”
A taxi driver who could not be bothered to state his name said that as long as he is concerned, he has no reason to celebrate unless, the government will be sharing money to Nigerian.
“I’m out here working because I need the money more than anything right now; who cares about Independence Day celebrations? Are they going to share money? With the hardship in the country right now, I will only go to a place that will give me money.”
Other members of the public also
Appeal to the government to add skating to national sport as it is now in the Olympic games
Other members of the public also
Appeal to the government to add skating to national sport as it is now in the Olympic games
This will rise the image of out great nation if we focus on other sport except foot ball "Mr Dennis Okolo"
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