The hoisting of the Nigerian flag at the Ottawa city hall by the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada, Adeyinka Asekun, while his wife, Olawunmi Asekun and diplomats from the Nigeria High Commission watched with pride. It is a yearly event, courtesy of the city of Ottawa, for diplomatic missions in Canada. However, the 2021 edition for Nigeria was observed quietly, given the reality of the time. The message of the High Commissioner to Nigerians in Canada resonated with the tone of the leadership in Nigeria, as he prayed for peace and unity of purpose over dispair