What We Need To Know and Learn About Nigeria National Anthem

"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted in 1978, and replaced Nigeria, We Hail Thee. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries of 1499 Nigerian in a national contest. The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odiase.

The lyrics

The Nigeria National anthem (1978 - present)

first anthem

Arise, o compatriots,

Nigeria's call obey

To serve our fatherland

With love and strength and faith

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity

Second Anthem

O God of creation

Direct our noble cause

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign

the writers of the above national anthem

John .A. Ilechukwu

B. A. Ogunnaike

Sota Omoigui

P. O. Aderibigbe

Eme Etim Akpan

THE OLD ANTHEM, Nigeria, we Hail Thee (1960 - 1978) written by two British national

First anthem

Nigeria, we hail thee

Our own dear native land

Though tribe and tongue may differ

In brotherhood we stand

Nigerian all are proud to serve

Our sovereign motherhood

Our flag Shall be a symbol

That truth and justice reign

In peace or battle honour' d

And this we count as gain

To hand on to our children

A banner without stain

Second Anthem

O God of all creation

Grant this our one request

Help us to build a nation

Where no man is oppressed

And so with peace and plenty

Alimat may be blessed

The Nigerian National Anthem is usually performed at major ents having ttional pride, such as thr sporting events and at school where it is usually accompanied by ionadge.

THE NIGERIA'S NATIONAL PLEDGE written by Prof. (Mrs.) Felicia Adebola ADEYOYIN,OON: The Amazon Princess of Shaki,

I pledge to Nigerian my country

To be faithful, loyal and honest

To serve Nigeria with all my strength

To defend her unity

And uphold her honour and glory

So help me God.

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