Nigeria, We Hail Thee
" Nigeria, We Hail Thee " is 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" (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.


This and the current anthem.. which do you prefer...

aldo sha, the fact that it was composed by an oyibo made it look "colonialist"... buh d anthem speaks volumes on unity sha..
any which way am proud of "ARISE O' COMPATRIOT" especially wen they sing it during World cup or any sportin event...
Naija 100%..