At the National Assembly meeting today, May 29th, 2024, the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the bill to return the old National Anthem into law.
The bill which the Senate House approved on May 28th, seeks to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” It brought about a shift from the now-recognised “Arise O Compatriots.”
Here is the lyrics of the old National Anthem
Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes 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 shall be blessed.
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