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Arise, O compatriots
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- 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 leaders right
- Help our youth the truth to know
- In love and honesty to grow
- And live in just and true
- Great lofty heights attain
- To build a nation where peace
- And justice shall reign
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The Old National AnthemNigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribe and tongue may differIn brotherhood we standNigerians all and proud to serve Our sovereign motherlandOur flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honourAnd this we count as gainTo pass unto our childrenA banner without stainO God of all creation
Grant this our one request
Help us to build a nationWhere no man is oppressedAnd so with peace and plentyNigeria may be blessed -
The National PledgeI pledge to Nigeria, my country
To be faithful, loyal, and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strengthTo defend her unityAnd uphold her honor and glorySo help me God. -
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