By allcitynews.ng
At last, Nigerian Senate passed has passed the bill to revert to the country’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”.
However, the bill, which was passed on today, Tuesday, 28 May 2024 awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu.
The old anthem, which was introduced in 1960, was replaced with the current one, “Arise, O Compatriots”, in 1978.
The move to revert to the old anthem has been met with mixed reactions, with some Nigerians hailing the decision as a return to the country’s rich cultural heritage, while others have expressed concerns about the implications of such a change.
“I love the old anthem, it brings back memories of my childhood,” said one Twitter user.
“But do we really need to change it now? Can’t we focus on more important things?” asked another tweeted.
Speaking with allcitynews.ng, Mr Kayode Akindele said, “I like the old National Anthem because it has more tune that unites us than the current O compatriot which lacks patriotism. Though I like the change to old anthem but I think changing it now is a misplaced priority in view of many topical issues begging for attention of the lawmakers.”
What are the lyrics to Nigeria We Hail Thee?
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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