National anthem nke Naigeria nke abua. Edere ya anthem n'ime afo 1978. 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 leaders 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 National anthem nke ebuzo dee but nke ana-akpo "Nigeria We Hail Thee". N'aro 1960 ka nwanyi onye Britain, na-azaa Lillian Jean Williams, dere ya. 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.