Eight-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu is a primary school pupil in Lagos. She dreams to travel to the United States of America. Nevertheless, she told Blessing Wogu that despite wanting to go to God’s Own Country, she still has love for her country, Nigeria.
What is your name?
My name is Chidinma Ojukwu.
How old are you?
I am eight years old.
What is the name of your school?
Mabchris Nursery & Primary School.
Describe your school?
My school is good and the teachers do teach well.
What class are you?
I am in Basic Four.
What is your best subject?
Mathematics.
Why do you like Mathematics?
I just like it.
People say it is difficult subject. Is it true?
I don’t know, hmmm, I don’t think so.
You don’t think it is difficult?
Yes.
Maybe you are an intelligent girl?
Yes.
And because your teacher teaches very well?
Yes.
Do you have friends?
Yes, I have friends.
What is the name of your best friend?
Mercy.
Why is she your best friend?
She is beautiful.
Have you been to church or mosque before?
Yes, I have been to church many times.
What do go there to do?
Ah ah, to pray nah, and worship God.
Does it mean that you cannot pray and worship God in your house?
I can.
So, it is not compulsory that you go to church?
No, it is compulsory. God told us to go to church.
Okay, do you see God in the church?
No.
Why is He not there?
Because He is in His house in heaven.
I see. How then does He see that you are worshipping Him?
Because He is God, He can see and hear everything, even from heaven.
What if you do bad things, will He see you?
Yes nah.
Do you do bad things?
No, I’m a good girl.
Good, it is nice to be a good girl?
Yes.
What do you pray for?
For God to give me wisdom and bless my parents.
What are your favourite colours?
Pink and purple.
Do you love to travel?
Yes.
Where will you like to travel?
United States of America.
Why?
It is a beautiful country.
Is it more beautiful than Nigeria?
Yes nah! But I still love Nigeria; it is our own country.