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.
National Pledge
- 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.
OLD NTIONAL ANTHEM
- 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 leader’s 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.
National Pledge
- 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.