By Olu Fasan
Every nation that secured independence from its colonial rulers celebrates the freedom annually, as Nigeria did recently on its 64th Independence anniversary. However, such events transcend the symbolism. The real worth of an independence anniversary lies in whether a nation is better off today than it was at independence.
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On that score, several former
colonies have advanced in leaps and bounds. For instance, India of today is a
world apart from India of 1947.
