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<\/p>\nFrom the point in time when Britain intruded into the affairs and colonized Nigeria, it became the passion of every Nigerian to know freedom, it was understood to the letter what is meant by \u2018justice\u2019. It was this passion which kept them in brotherhood, and caused them to wake a sleeping dog by restoring independence to the state of Nigeria eventually in 1960\u2014an action that has proven to be most singular in the history of the country.<\/p>\n
The sounds of victory drums sounded without fading, spirits were high; allegiance and loyalty were pledged to hoist the white-green flag under the sun and in the rain. Then an anthem was adopted\u2014\u201cNigeria, We Hail Thee\u201d. The lyrics of this anthem as written by Lillian Jean Williams, a Briton who resided in the country then, are as follows:<\/p>\n
Nigeria, we hail thee,
\nOur own dear native land,
\nThough tribe and tongue may differ,
\nIn brotherhood we stand,
\nNigerians all are proud to serve
\nOur sovereign native land.<\/p>\n
Our flag shall be a symbol
\nThat truth and justice reign,
\nIn peace or battle honour\u2019d,
\nAnd this we count as gain,
\nTo hand on to our children
\nA banner without stain.<\/p>\n
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O God of all creation,
\nHelp us to build a nation
\nWhere no man is oppresses,
\nAnd so with peace and plenty
\nNigerians may be blessed.<\/p>\n
Composed by Frances Berda, this anthem was only to last 18 years and by 1978 it was replaced by the popular \u201cArise, O Compatriots\u201d composed by Benedict Odiase. Indeed, one observes that both anthems have the same blood of dedication flowing through their lines; however, many are of the opinion that the former anthem commanded a stronger spirit of sacrifice and commitment, virtues that were generously exhibited by our founding fathers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From the point in time when Britain intruded into the affairs and colonized Nigeria, it became the passion of every … <\/p>\n