As for me i prefer the old NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE 1960 -1978 rather than the ARISE O COMPATRIOT 1978-PRESENT what are you thoughts or opinion

I prefer the old one coz it shows the responsibilities of a generation especially d last 5 verses

Wellbeloved2014:
I prefer the old one coz it shows the responsibilities of a generation especially d last 5 verses

and its inspirational

Post the 2 here make I knw the one wey I go chose.

Before we compare, how many of us here do you think know about the old anthem? Most Nairalanders do not even know about "Nigeria we hail thee" anthem.

If you know the history of nigeria you are suppose to know it

Well I have read of the Old Anthem but since I am used to the new one, I have no choice but to go wt this new one

Can someone post the old "Nigeria we hail thee" anthem please.

THE OLD ANTHEM...
Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribe and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all and proud to serve Our sovereign motherland

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour
And this we count as gain
To pass unto 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 NEW ANTHEM
Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labor of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace, and unity.

Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders right
Help our youth and 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 old anthem is obviously better.

barcanista:

THE OLD ANTHEM...
Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribe and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all and proud to serve Our sovereign motherland

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour
And this we count as gain
To pass unto 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

So cool and insightful. God bless the composer.

That Old Anthem would have changed Even Shecow's orientation about Patriotism and Terrorism! i go for it

The lyrics was written by Lillian jean williams a british expatriate who lived in nigeria frances berda composed the music

Wellbeloved2014:

So cool and insightful. God bless the composer.

yeah right, but I prefer the NEW anyway. The problem is not the lyrics of an Anthem, the problem is from the actions of government to the citizenry.

marioking:
That Old Anthem would have changed Even Shecow's orientation about Patriotism and Terrorism! i go for it

People like Shekau and his gang of bastards are first and foremost victims of the society and bad governance like everyone of us(excluding relatives and friends of corrupt system). Unfortunately, the Shekau and group choose a wicked path to vent their frustration and displeasure. Though I don't sympathise with them because they cause more damage to innocent people, I feel that the government must do more to make their evil struggle unattractive to Nigeria Youths by putting things in place to attend to their basic needs.

heheheh..... reminds me of my primary school days...... Tusa Tusa and might

I prefer the old one. And shekau didn't arise cos of bad leadership. Boko haram is strictly more of islamic agenda though some politicians highjacked them, that's why tracing the origin a lot of northern leaders would be mentioned but they grew into something else. Are we going to say that ISIS is also as a result of bad leadership? If we claim that boko haram was as a result of bad leadership, then what will we say about the Niger Delta militants? The militants fought against bad leadership and when they were called to settle they came. But boko boys have been called and yet they refused. And please before any insults, my opinion isn't about PDP or APC it is about the fact that this notion is why we keep celebrating boko haram indirectly by always helping them spread news of their victories and condemn or doubt the Army's victories.

Jskelly11:
The lyrics was written by Lillian jean williams a british expatriate who lived in nigeria frances berda composed the music

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I prefer the old one, indomie generation won't know it, but I prefer our present national flag to the old one.

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A country where no one is opressed... I think we nid that old anthem

The old anthem is obviously better but too long for a generation where no one cares to study

I prefer the old one.

Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders right
Help our youth and 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.
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