₦airaland Forum

4) The Federation/Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Prototype flag

Michael Taiwo Akinkumi was studying in Britain in 1958, when he heard about a competition to design the new Nigerian flag. He submitted the design below to the committee. The committee chose his design as the winning entry, but removed the sun at the centre of the flag. Thus we got our green-white-green flag.

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10513307_1453251344932168_5844387099471871126_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Nigerian flag

The Flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. The two unique sea-green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band represents peace.

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10429340_1453251358265500_7754698831186489741_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Nigerian coat of arms 1960-1978

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15032241_1812434885680477_5609861123367004623_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two wavy silver bands that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River, Nigeria’s main inland waterways, which form a confluence at Lokoja.

The black shield represents Nigeria’s fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity and pride. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country.

The yellow flowers at the base are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria’s national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria. On the band around the base is Nigeria’s national motto since 1978, “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”, formerly “Unity and Faith”.

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Nigerian coat of arms 1978-present.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14947495_1812434749013824_759252753582063270_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/1551462_1453251374932165_7555910469000336039_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Former Nigerian anthem. (1960-1978)

"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 Federal Government had announced a competition for a new national anthem for Nigeria, with a prize of £1,000 attached to it. The prize was won by Lillian Jean Williams.

The anthem was criticised in 1960 because some Nigerians felt that the government should have selected one of the entries that was submitted by Nigerians. Some people also believed that the anthem was plagiarised from an old English hymn, while others felt that the anthem did not capture the Nigerian spirit.

Nigeria We Hail Thee

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXxbSVES28

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Current Nigerian anthem (1978-present)

“Arise O Compatriots” was adopted as Nigeria's national anthem on October 1, 1978. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in a national contest. The lyrics are by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odiase.

The anthem was criticised by some Nigerians because it was composed when the country was under military rule (some people said that it sounded like military music). The National Association of Nigerian Student (NANS), therefore, prefers to sing the old national anthem.

Arise O Compatriots

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.

Oh God of creation,
Direct our noble cause
Guide thou 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXULFLF_nWM

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The National Pledge

The Nigerian National Pledge was written by Professor (Mrs.) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin in 1976.

Professor Adedoyin’s children were already reciting the Oath of Allegiance in their school in New York, USA and also the State Pledge (which was introduced on 1 June, 1976) in Achimota School in Accra Ghana and they wanted to know why they didn't recite any Pledge while they were in Nigeria. She told them that Nigeria did not have any national pledge. This exchange with her children spurred her to conceive a new national pledge for Nigeria, which she wrote in June 1976. The work was published in the Daily Times of July 15, 1976 in an article titled "Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge".

Barrister Adewusi, who was a mutual friend of the Adedoyins and Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo (the then head of state) read the Daily Times article and eventually presented it to Obasanjo in August 1976. General Obasanjo modified it slightly and adopted it.

In September 1976, he decreed that all school children should recite the pledge in their school assemblies daily.

The Pledge

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.

3) Colony And Protectorate Of Nigeria (1914-1960)

Flag
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10393770_1453251334932169_7659247673884063754_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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The coat of arms of Nigeria at that time was the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14915437_1812407415683224_8993280323731611664_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

2) Protectorate of Northern Nigeria

Flag of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10525968_1453251314932171_1928130180538194980_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Badge of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15056383_1812404339016865_3848405825261216530_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

1) Colony And Protectorate Of Southern Nigeria

Flag of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10406929_1453251291598840_8374589030770255463_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Badge of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14947939_1812404629016836_5837682000347324454_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

37) Jigawa

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10487311_1453253688265267_4283685521970701270_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

36) Niger

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10378134_1453253674931935_3038436845629534271_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

35) Kebbi State

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10410602_1524886741101961_2247603101423285753_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

34) Ebonyi

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/31967876_2066503356940294_3328387371346427904_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

33) Taraba

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10845914_1526594654264503_5364906513638158797_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

32) Yobe

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/12036364_1651572321766735_4419748840881536274_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

31) Enugu

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/enugu2.jpg?w=584[/img]

30) Bauchi

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/bauchi.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10635705_1526593850931250_3498998965520734170_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

29) Sokoto

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/31939646_2064623840461579_7388477702090522624_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

28) Adamawa

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/adamawa.png?w=584[/img]

27) Plateau

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10444569_1453253611598608_65050110495211392_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10525602_1453253598265276_4448682249610653734_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21617490_1964261853831112_5030312830126102361_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10314521_1453253588265277_4350178078387288732_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

26) Benue

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/benuelogo-2.png?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21768056_1965593940364570_5381766881930857275_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10468648_1453253544931948_2389307204307634685_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10522473_1453253564931946_6719573745587953141_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

25) Katsina

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14963343_1810591222531510_9220469861819207688_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

24) Borno

Borno State flag
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10511153_1453253504931952_7070858077222599775_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Borno State Government logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10389355_1514717495452219_6384865863520490362_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Borno State monument.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10390916_1516376338619668_4741633755006602045_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

23) Rivers State

Former Rivers State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10462712_1453252761598693_7793635440114553202_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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This painting/drawing of the former Rivers State coat of arms sits on the side view of the podium block facing the Ernest Ikoli Road, inside the State Secretariat.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15085641_1813854735538492_2852414063979807986_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15056385_1813855018871797_5664963485429290346_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Rivers State flag.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10489624_1453252794932023_6957768616478586675_n1.jpg?w=584[/img]
(The Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Mrs Ibim Semenitari told Vanguard that the state is redesigning its flag because what it had, had been taken over by Cross River State).

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Rivers State Government logo

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10534094_1453252814932021_8043679539616872215_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/31901183_2065218280402135_5183515022164230144_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

22) Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Government logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22045642_1967691130154851_8185979492348379193_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/1907908_1512549289002373_1517303320998050251_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Akwa Ibom State Dakkada logo (Dakkada = arise)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21742854_1962898080634156_8347985897910154070_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

Dakkada Creed

Akwa Ibomites, rise to the faith of greatness
Rise to the faith that with God all things are possible
Rise to the faith that Akwa Ibom was created by God out of greatness
Rise to the faith that as a people, we can move beyond ethnicity, biases, religion, and gender
Rise to togetherness
Rise to the faith of our resources, beyond what others see, human and intellectual
Rise to chart a new course for us, our children and a generation of Akwa Ibomites unborn
Rise to the faith that one day; we shall be counted as great people of a great state with great minds
Rise to the faith that all these are possible and many more

Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful

I rise to the faith that Akwa Ibom was created to be great
I rise to the faith that Akwa Ibom is destined to be great
I am an Akwaibomite
I rise to a faith of greatness
Mme Dakkanda!
Akwa Ibom Dakkada!

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Governor Udom Emmanuel wearing the Dakkada outfit.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21743180_1964262107164420_6031780197144826149_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Amazing Akwa Ibom logo.

The Akwa Ibom State Government held a competition in 2017 to select a new tourism brand identity logo for the state. This entry was selected as the winner. However many people have criticised the decision. The critics say that none of the elements of this logo represents Akwa Ibom State in any way.

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21686391_1965511837039447_460598801142315996_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

Interpretation.

The orange feathers depict optimism, energy, change, success and new ideas.
An empty facial mask shows that a true identity is being revealed.
Attached to the mask are feathers and the middle feather looks like a bird, which depicts longevity, wisdom and freedom.

At the breast side of the bird are different coloured feathers which depict diversity.
The touch of purple at the top side depicts luxury and beauty.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21740218_1962796383977659_4535121770069865837_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

21) Imo

Imo State Government logo
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10524328_1453254001598569_5171048925775084691_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10423655_1514717758785526_7485088878458851042_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Rochas Okorocha @GovernorRochas

Entries are welcome for Imo state logo. Let this sample guide you. A prize will be given to d best entry. Goodluck
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15037234_1811921832398449_7967581709585496896_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

https://mobile.twitter.com/GovernorRochas/status/638367772578344961?p=v

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20) Zamfara
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14962600_1811449792445653_5465220993323782609_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Zamfara State monument
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/12036745_1651204621803505_7958199108701778415_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

19) Edo State

Edo State Government logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22008037_1967616660162298_7539451654628209603_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Edo State Government logo behind Governor Obaseki.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22008236_1967635410160423_4341902077766604752_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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This (below) was the coat of arms of Oba Akenzua II. Some people have advocated that it should be adopted as the coat of arms of Edo State. It has not been adopted by the Edo State Government.

This coat of arms has elements that were taken from other coats of arms. The red eagle and the green and white band on which it rests are taken from the Nigerian coat of arms. The elephant on the right is taken from the Western Region coat of arms (Benin was once part of the Western Region), the leopard on the left is taken from the coat of arms of the Eastern Region (but this leopard is more menacing than the leopard in the Eastern Region coat of arms) and the motto at the base of the coat of arms which reads, “My God. My Right”, is taken from the British coat of arms (it is rendered in Latin, “Dieu et mon droit”, on the British coat of arms). The two swords (eben and ada) are royal swords from Bini culture.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15037320_1812663418990957_3268465242579801753_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Some people have also advocated that this (below) should be adopted as the Edo State flag.

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10346594_1453252208265415_1234104766967576018_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

18) Nasarawa

Nasarawa State flag.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/1959488_1515273482063287_9129781333808203688_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Nasarawa State logo
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15134657_1815035655420400_4413838252827706444_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

17) Ondo

Ondo State flag.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10801946_1527099040880731_7110622922260590410_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Ondo State logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10348217_1453253121598657_1157607937237582723_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Ondo State logo behind Governor Akeredolu.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/17523252_1879299645660667_8146094737914581657_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

16) Abuja

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10492537_1453252221598747_7212551140732854299_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

15) Delta State

Former Delta State logo (1999-2016).
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10458124_1453253261598643_4375330811806324861_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Former Delta State anthem.

O Delta State FInger of God
Built on our Nations Pride
Our lands and shores are
Round with love.
A state where leaders
Are wise and just.
So let us free-e-e-e
Let’s rejoice for a new dawn
of a new day
with the FInger of God, marching
in Victory.

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New Delta State logo (2016 – present).
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14681826_1796135247310441_9145700192786408766_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa unveils the Delta State logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15136022_1815139008743398_3146109389593865544_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

14) Gombe

Gombe State logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21559119_1964261730497791_7731741763993632990_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Gombe State flag
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21617560_1964261640497800_1919992738265632087_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21685929_1964261683831129_794553011278343016_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

13) Kogi State

Kogi State logo (2014-present).
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/1545845_1647605122163455_6465052044056876965_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Kogi State logo behind the former governor, Captain Idris Wada and the wife of the former deputy governor, Mrs. Tokunbo Awoniyi.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15027881_1815129538744345_3597849010057910234_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

12) Kwara State

Kwara State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10421433_1453253228265313_5135460316411329318_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Kwara State logo (2012-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10530867_1453253244931978_9127473895728222489_n1.jpg?w=584[/img]
The green element and livestock stand for our commitment to agriculture, while there are other elements that explained our links with the north and the south.

“As a state, Kwara is strategically located as a link between the north and the south. As such, we stand a better place for economic transformation of the country,”

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Kwara State Government logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10401878_1514722375451731_8392370644059237994_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Kwara State logo behind Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21557908_1964262337164397_360038435423309066_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

11) Oyo

Oyo State logo (2012-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10408899_1453252864932016_9150623998232492564_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

Published on 4 Jul 2012

Governor Abiola Ajimobi has unveiled a new official logo through which the state would henceforth be identified.

The logo includes the shield which represents the corporate amour for law enforcement and protection of the state, the Cocoa House and the University of Ibadan which symbolize a state of many firsts and landmarks of intellectualism and development.

It also includes a talking drum and beaded gourd which, according to the governor, celebrates the deep traditional root and rich cultural heritage of the state.

According to Ajimobi, the galaxy of stars on the logo symbolizes the 33 local government areas of the state and the green fields, with a harvest of agricultural produce, while the last symbol stands for the arable land mass of the state.

Governor Ajimobi, while unveiling the logo at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, shortly after the weekly state Executive Council Meeting, said it was a reflection of the cultural heritage of the state.

According to him, the logo epitomizes the restoration, transformation and repositioning agenda of his administration that would take the state to greater heights.The governor also said that the logo would represent the new identity for the state through which the uniqueness of the state would be appreciated.

He said that this was the first time that the state would have a logo of its own, pointing out that this had really confirmed it as “a pace setter state with a pace setting government.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGxwR54-2xU

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Oyo State flag
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14906916_1810592059198093_325484402800719305_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Governor Ajimobi unveils the Oyo State logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14054064_1815143995409566_1426758113705392469_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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OYO STATE ANTHEM

Aṣíwájú ni wá, Aṣíwájú ni wá,
Aṣíwájú ni wá, Aṣíwájú ni wá,
Ipò aṣíwájú l'Elédùmarè fún wa, ní ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yó,


Ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ ẹ jẹ́ k'á ṣe gírí,
Ọmọ ọ̀yó k'á tẹ'pá wa mọ́'ṣé,
Ká bá 'ra wa s'ọ̀rọ̀,
Ká sọ òdodo,
Ká ṣ'oun tó tọ́, tó dára nígbà gbogbo, níbi
gbogbo fún ìpínlè ọ̀yó;


Kò ní r'ẹ̀hìn o, l'ójú mi, Kò ní r'ẹ̀hìn o,
Kò ní r'ẹ̀hìn o, nígbà a tèmi, Kò ní r'ẹ̀hìn o;
Èmí á ṣ'oun tó tọ́, tó dára nígbà gbogbo, níbi
gbogbo fún ìpínlè ọ̀yó;


Aṣíwájú ni wá, Aṣíwájú ni wá,
Aṣíwájú ni wá, A...ṣíwájú ni wá.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCuuHFzpsg8