Actress Omotola's message to her fans on Nigeria's 54th independence anniversary

Actress Jalade Ekeinde posted this on Facebook on October 1, 2014:

"Happy ‪#‎54th‬ ‪#‎Independence‬ ‪#‎Nigeria‬.
Many of you by now must have heard about my National award.
Member of the order of the Federal Republic ( MFR)
Many read my " mixed reaction" and "consulting with elders" remarks.
So I listened to the voices of wisdom.
I went, got awarded and decorated and am Truly Appreciative.
Appreciative of a country who still produces opportunities for her children, despite the many abuses and mismanagement by her children.
Appreciative of a strong country that never fails to smile even sometimes annoyingly "suffering and smiling" irrespective of her situation
Appreciative of a country that is proud to call me it's own , groom me and present me to the world, trained and ready to fight
Appreciative of a country that's still Holding on waiting so desperately for us her children to Come back home, wake up, love her, nurture her, honor her ....... Enjoy her.
Nigeria my country , my mama thank you for the recognition , I love you and look forward to seeing you happy and dancing again in your colorful robes amongst the best mothers of the world.

To the first Daughter of Mama Africa.
‪#‎HappyBirthdayNigeria‬ and Thank You.
One of your children,
Omotola.

From left - Omotola, Koko Kalango and Joke Silva