The National Anthem of Nigeria
The Nigerian National anthem is patriotic music that glorifies the country. The lyrics were written by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim, Ekpan B. A., Ogunnaike Ota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The lyric
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The Nigerian National anthem is patriotic music that glorifies the country. The lyrics were written by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim, Ekpan B. A., Ogunnaike Ota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The lyric was a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in a National contest .The words were put into music by the Nigerian police band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odaise. The anthem was adopted officially in 1978. The National Anthem of Nigeria “Arise, O Compatriots“ (1978–present) The Former National Anthem of Nigeria The former National Anthem was used from 1960(Independence) till 1976. ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ was adopted as Nigeria’s first anthem on the first of October 1960. The lyrics were written by Lilian Jean Williams, a British Expatriate who lived in Nigeria at the time it gained Independence .The lyric was put into music by Frances Berda. ”Nigeria, We Hail Thee” (1960-1978) The National Pledge Of Nigeria The Pledge is recited immediately after the National Anthem as a commitment or a promise to serve the country. It is an Oath of allegiance to Nigeria