Nigeria National Anthem: Arise, O Compatriots

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.

History Of Nigeria Since Independence

Today makes it 56 years after Nigeria independence from Britian, this offers us good opportunity to reflect on its journey so far.

Nigeria’s independence from Britain in 1960 meant Nigeria would for the first time have an all Nigerian cabinet and executives. It was fair enough to retain the British parliamentary system having been what the nation was used to therefore, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa whose party won the 1959 elections was the prime minister and Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was appointed to represent the queen as the head of state. Nigeria was originally divided into three autonomous regions; Western, Eastern and Northern regions, Samuel Ladoke Akintola was premier of the Yoruba, Michael Okpara was premier of the Igbo and Amadu Bello was premier of Hausa/Fulani respectively. They all vowed; although tongues differ, united we stand

Nigeria: 56 Independence Anniversary

Images of the Anniversary, 1st October 2016.

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