Nigeria’s National Anthem Reintroduced: “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has unveiled the reintroduced national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” reverting from the previous anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.” This reintroduction was made official on May 29, 2024, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Key Details:
- Event: Unveiling of the standardised version of the reintroduced national anthem.
- Unveiling: By Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the NOA.
- Significance: President Tinubu emphasized that the anthem represents Nigeria’s diversity and unity.
- Legislation: Signed into law as the National Anthem Bill 2024 by President Bola Tinubu.
Anthem Lyrics:
Stanza 1:
Nigeria, we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes and tongues may differ
In brotherhood, we stand
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Stanza 2:
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.
Stanza 3:
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.