Five Things You Must Know About New National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.

The bill sought to return the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, We hail thee’ into law.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced this on Wednesday, at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic.

This final assent to the passage of the bill will bring about a shift from the now-recognised, “Arise O Compatriots.”

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Here are things to know about the old National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”

1. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was used from independence in 1960 until 1978.
2. “Arise, O Compatriots,” was adopted in 1978, replacing “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
3. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was adopted as Nigeria’s first national anthem on October 1, 1960.
4. The anthem’s lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence.
5. Frances Berda composed the music for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”