Arise, O Compatriots
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National anthem of  Nigeria
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| Lyrics | John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P.O. Aderibigbe |
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| Music | Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of B. E. Odiase |
| Adopted | 1978 |
| Relinquished | present |
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"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted in 1978 and replaced the previous anthem, Nigeria, We Hail Thee.[1] 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.
Contents
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 our leaders right
- Help our youth the truth to know
- In love and honesty to grow
- And living just and true
- Great lofty heights attain
- To build a nation where peace
- And justice shall reign.
Lyrics in Igbo
- Kulienu ndi ala-anyi
- Zaa oku Naijiria
- Je ozi n'okwukwe, n'ike, n'ihunanya
- Ka mbo ndi odogwu anyi gbara
- Ghara ila n'ighi
- Je ozi na ume na obi
- Na obodo nwere onwe ya, n'udo, n'idi n'otu
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 rikon gaskiya;
- Domin gudumawar da shuwagabaninmu 'yan kishin kasa suka bada;
- kada ta zama a banza;
- Muyi aiki da zuciya daya da girmamawa a gareta;
- Domin ta kasance kasa daya mai yanci ga kowa tare da hadin kai da zaman lafiya.
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,
- 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 honour and glory So help me God.
References
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- Nigeria: Arise, O Compatriots - Audio of the national anthem of Nigeria, with information and lyrics
- The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York. USA
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