The national pledge should be the focus point for patriotism. How many Nigerians can recite the pledge? How many Nigerians appreciate the ethos of the pledge?

The recital of the pledge should be mandatory as a step to unifying the nation above narrow minded religious and ethnic considerations.

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 honour and glory, so help me God