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"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria.
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History
It was adopted in 1978 and replaced the previous national 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. Though it has two verses, usually the first is only sung on most occasions.
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English lyrics
- 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 live in just and truth
- Great lofty heights attain
- To build a nation where peace
- And justice shall reign
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Lyrics in Hausa
- Yaku 'yan Nijeriya ku farka;
- Ku amsa kiran Nijeriya;
- Domin mu taimaki ?kasarmu ta haihuwa;
- Don aiki ga ?kasata cikin soyayya da ri?kon gaskiya;
- Domin gudumawar da shuwagabaninmu 'yan kishin ?kasa suka bada;
- kada ta zama a banza;
- Muyi aiki da zuciya ?aya da girmamawa a gareta;
- Domin ta kasance ?kasa ?aya mai yanci ga kowa tare da ha?in kai da zaman lafiya.
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Lyrics in Igbo
- Bilie nu ndi ala anyi
- Irubere oku Nigeria isi
- Ije ozi ala nna anyi
- Na ifunanya na ike na okwukwe,
- Olu ndi dike anyi gara aga
- Agaghiabu ihe efu,
- Ije ozi n' obi n' ike n'okwukwe
- Otu ala jikolu onu na nnwere onwe
- Udo na ?d? n'otu.
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Lyrics in Yoruba
- Dide eyin ara .
- Wa je-pe Naijiria,
- ka fife sin 'lewa
- pelu okun ati 'gbagbo
- Ki ise awon akoni wa
- ko ma se ja sa-san,
- Ka sin tokan-tara
- ile tominira wa,
- ti alafia so-dokan.
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National Pledge
The Nigerian pledge of allegiance is recited immediately after the playing of the Nigerian 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 honour and glory.
- So help me God.
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References
- Nigerian National Anthem And Pledge - Nairaland
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External links
- Nigeria: Arise, O Compatriots - Audio of the national anthem of Nigeria, with information and lyrics
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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