By Debo Omilani, ABUJA As Nigeria joins the world to mark the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people and to spread global happiness movement, Nigerians have reacted that there should be room for happiness despite economic and security conditions of the country.
Nigerians took to the twitter reacting to the theme “2019 is Happier Together”
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigerians have slumped to the rank of one of the most depressed in Africa showing 7.1 million sufferers of depression that is 3.9 percent of the county population.
Here are the reactions on twitter:
Arthur @Awesome_Arthur “It’s world happiness day : I can categorically tell you , the one thing that can keep Nigerians happy is money”
Momoh Adams Enemona@EnemonaMomoh “Nigerians. Though tired and frustrated over this failed incumbent government. However you can’t get rid of our happiness I strongly believed that some day we will have not just a leader, but one who will bring smiles and increase our economy…u rig this
Daniel Edim@eteka_edim “On my special day, I wish myself happiness and great accomplishments in the coming year. Happy birthday to me.”
@FinalCutKing “happy birthday too… This is why I love yo. #lagos #Nigerians #birthdayboy
Jackson Ude@jacksonpbn “Some Nigerians are wonderful/amazing people. But guess what, most are hypocrites and sycophants. What they don’t wish for themselves, they wish for others. If you seek only your happiness at the expense of your neighbors, one day, your neighbors would use you to get happiness!”
Africa Children’s Creative Network @AfricaCCNOrg “On this International Day of Happiness, we celebrate children and enjoin everyone to work towards a conducive and happier society for all because we are #happiertogether. Happy International day of Happiness.
Adeola@adeolapamy “Share happiness and be part of Something
Amazing. Happiness is free. Irrespective of the situation, locate whatever
makes you happy.#InternationalDayOfHappiness #HappierTogether”
Adeola
Abiola James @jadeola “Celebrating
The International day of happiness. I am happy alone but we are happier
together. #HappierTogether”
