Nigeria
National Anthem
Arise, O Compatriots
"Arise,
O Compatriots" (1978-present)
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 height attain
To build a nation where peace
And justice shall reign.
Nigeria
We Hail Thee" (1960-1978)
Nigeria we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may
differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all are 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.
Source
Capital
Abuja
Independence
Day
October
1 1960
Bordering
countries
Benin,
Cameroon, Chad, Niger
Maritime boundaries