Contest #3 Tell us about "A Freedom Fighter of Your Country" by @preye2

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One of the greatest freedom fighters in Nigeria is a Niger Delta hero who was born on the 10th day of September 1938, in Oloibiri Bayelsa state, Southern Nigeria, and he was from the Ijaw tribe of the Niger Delta. He was married and blessed with 3 kids. He died on the 9th day of May 1968.
Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, fondly called "Boro", was a Nigerian nationalist, Ijaw, and soldier. He was one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria. people in Niger Delta region commemorated Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria who inspired thousands, including Ken Saro Wiwa.

Following the growing injustice, inequity and unfair treatment meted on the oil-rich Niger Delta region, the people then needed the call for equity and fairness from the Nigerian state during the Isaac Adaka Boro day. Among others, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Development Forum, Edwin Clark has urged the Buhari administration to look into the issues affecting the Niger Delta region.
The struggle for justice and equality as far as resource distribution is concerned has been an endless one for many in the Niger Delta.
One man who has attained legendary status in the hearts of most Niger Deltans is Isaac Adaka Boro, a nationalist who fought on the side of federal forces for a United Nigeria but who at the same time is more revered for his struggle for economic freedom, justice and fairness for his region.

May 16, every year has been a day set by the Ijaw people not just to immortalize him, but also to reflect on the reality of the legacies he fought for. For Ijaws resident in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the symbolism of Boro day can never be lost on them as they used the day to showcase the rich culture of the riverine communities of the Niger Delta. Even in the landlocked city of Abuja, the people thronged the only major water source the Jabi lake to display various activities such as the boat regatta.
This ceremony is another testament to the cultural ideals, values and diversity of the Nigerian people. And we in the southern part of Nigeria will forever remember Isaac Jasper Boro for his bravery and uprightness to help in the freedom of his people who were not fairly treated by the then ruling government.

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