Adopted 1978 | Relinquished present | |
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Lyrics John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P.O. Aderibigbe Music Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of B. E. Odiasse | ||
"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted in 1978 and replaced the previous anthem, Nigeria, We Hail Thee. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in a national contest. The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odiase.
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English lyrics
Arise, O compatriotsNigeria's call obeyTo serve our fatherlandWith love and strength and faithThe labour of our heroes pastShall never be in vainTo serve with heart and mightOne nation bound in freedomPeace and unity.Oh God of creationDirect our noble causeAnd guide our leaders rightHelp our youth the truth to knowIn love and honesty to growAnd living just and trueGreat lofty heights attainTo build a nation where peaceAnd justice shall reign.Lyrics in Hausa
Yaku 'yan Nijeriya ku farka;Ku amsa kiran Nijeriya;Domin mu taimaki ƙasarmu ta haihuwa;Don aiki ga ƙasata cikin soyayya da riƙon gaskiya;Domin gudumawar da shuwagabaninmu 'yan kishin ƙasa suka bada;kada ta zama a banza;Muyi aiki da zuciya ɗaya da girmamawa a gareta;Domin ta kasance ƙasa ɗaya mai yanci ga kowa tare da haɗin kai da zaman lafiya.Lyrics in Yoruba
Dide eyin ara .Wa je-pe Naijiria,ka fife sin 'lewapelu okun ati 'gbagboKi ise awon akoni wako ma se ja sa-san,Ka sin tokan-taraile tominira wa,ti alafia so-dokan.National Pledge
The Pledge is recited immediately after the National Anthem
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 honor and glory. So help me God.References
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