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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced new rules guiding the rendition of the national anthem at public gatherings, directing that only the first stanza should be sung at official events.
In a four-point directive issued on Friday, the agency also stated that the third stanza of the anthem should now serve as the national prayer and be recited at the beginning of formal occasions.
According to the circular, the full rendition of the three stanzas will be reserved strictly for key national celebrations, including Independence Day, Presidential Inauguration, Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Democracy Day (June 12), and the inauguration of the National Assembly.
“The three stanzas are to be recited/sung only during Independence Day, Inauguration (swearing-in) of a President, Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Democracy (June 12) Day, Inauguration of the National Assembly, etc,” the statement read in part.
The Three Stanzas Of The National Anthem
Stanza 1
Nigeria we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all, and proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Stanza 2
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.
Stanza 3
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.
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