Nigerians Speak Out On Resuming The Historic National Anthem | Vox Naija

Nigerians Speak Out On Resuming The Historic National Anthem | Vox Naija

The Federal Government’s decision to reinstate Nigeria’s old national anthem has elicited mixed reactions from citizens………..CONTINUE READING

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law, officially reinstating “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as the national anthem, replacing “Arise, O Compatriots.”

“Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was the national anthem from 1960, when Nigeria gained independence, until it was replaced by “Arise, O Compatriots” in 1978.

President Tinubu stated that the reinstated anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” symbolizes Nigeria’s diversity and unity, embodying how citizens pledge to be brothers and sisters