The Nigerian National Anthem was adopted in 1978 which replaced the old colonial anthem “Nigeria we hail thee”. It has two stanzas. Till date, most Nigerians don’t know how to recite the national anthem or even say her pledge.
The Nigerian National Anthem is mostly said at official gatherings, sport events and military parades. When the Nigerian national anthem lyrics is said, one is expected to stand still when it is being sung. Below are the lyrics of the Nigerian’s National Anthem
- Stanza 1:
- 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.
- Stanza 2:
- Oh 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 Plegde:
- This is recited immediately after the National Anthem with the right arm on the chest.
- “I pledge to Nigeria my country
- To be faithful, loyal and honest
- To serve Nigeria with all my strength
- To defend her unity, and uphold her honor and glory
- So help me God.
- Please note that it was Benedict E. Odiase who composed/wrote the Nigerian national anthem. You can also learn of the history of the Nigerian National anthem on Wikipedia and can download Nigeria national anthem song from Youtube easily if you want to learn it.
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