Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has directed that the Old National Anthem "Nigeria, we hail thee," should, henceforth, be adopted and used at all University's official functions and events, moving forward.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Wednesday, 29th May 2024 signed into law, the National Anthem Bill 2024, which restores the old national anthem "Nigeria, we hail thee"
Both chambers of the National Assembly had during the week ensure concurrent passage of the bill for onward transmission of it to the president for his assent
Find below the lyrics of the National Anthem:
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood, we stand,
Nigerians, all and proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
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.
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.
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