National anthem of Nigeria

The lyrics of the National Anthem of Nigeria

Arise, O Compatriots, Nigeria call obey

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.

The National Anthem of Nigeria was written by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe and composed by Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of B. E. Odiasse.

The motto of Nigeria: Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.