Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Nigeria.

Who wrote the Nigerian national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Nigeria officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of Nigeria is “Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call Obey”.

Nigeria’s anthem lyrics were written by John A. ILECHUKWU, Eme Etim AKPAN, B. A. OGUNNAIKE, Sotu OMOIGUI and P. O. ADERIBIGBE and the music was written by Benedict Elide ODIASE.

Adopted 1978; The Lyrics Are A Mixture Of Five Of The Top Entries In A National Contest.

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Nigeria’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbxUZp0nbVc

 

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.

 

O 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.

 

You can find more information about Nigerian anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Sheet Music: View the Nigerian national anthem sheet music – See link.

Nigerian national symbol: eagle.

Conventional short form country name: Nigeria.

Conventional long form country name: Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

Nigeria Government Type: federal republic.

 

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