Still in the spirit of independence, I've decided to take share with us.......

The Past and Current Anthem Of Our Dear Country....

Nigeria, We Hail Thee..

This was the former national
anthem of Nigeria, used from independence in
1960 until 1978.

Nigeria's present anthem,
" Arise, O Compatriots ," was adopted in 1978,
replacing "Nigeria, We Hail Thee.
"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was adopted as
Nigeria's first national anthem on October 1,
1960.

The anthem's lyrics were written by
Lillian Jean Williams , a British expatriate who
lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence.
Frances Berda composed the music for
Nigeria, We Hail Thee.
The second national anthem, "Arise, O
Compatriots ," replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"
in 1978.


Nigeria We Hail Thee Lyrics

Nigeria, We Hail
Thee" (1960-1978)

Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
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.
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
Nigeria may be blessed.


The Current Anthem Has Two Stanzas..
Arise, O Compatriots (1978–present)

1st Stanza :
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.

2nd Stanza :
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.

This writeup can never be complete without the
National Pledge....

So, here we go ===>

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 honour and glory
So, help me God.


GOD Bless Nigeria .

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