Nigeria, April 19 -- Todayis the 18thof April 2025. You say it is a national landmark

worth our undivided attention, elation and active participation

since you were born on the18thof April 1980. It's an invitation.

My math tells me that you are 45 years old. Yet it looks amiss,

if not odd! Is my figure correct? Your response is affirmative. Sigh.

Well, what a time! That is exactly when the reggae superstar, Bob

Marley graced the event and performed an earth-moving war chant.

Before I sing you a song of congratulations, celebrations and hoorays,

my next question is: What's productive about your birthday? Your life?

I guess you are mature enough to know it's not about kids you've sired.

Life- though, it's yours- has to impact othe...