Arise, O Compatriots

"Arise, O Compatriots" was the national anthem of Nigeria from 1978 until 2024. On 29 May 2024, Nigeria, We Hail Thee became the national anthem.

Lyrics
English originalHausa translationIgbo translationI
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 

II
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.

Yoruba translationFulani translationTyap translation

National Pledge
Generally, the anthem is followed by the Nigerian National Pledge.
 English original Yoruba translation I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful, loyal and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity and uphold her honour and glory
So help me God. Mo ṣeleri fun Nàìjíríà orilẹ-ede mi
Lati jẹ ol loyaltọ aduroṣinṣin ati otitọ
Lati fi gbogbo ipa sin Nigeria
Lati daabobo isokan rẹ
Ki o si gbe iyi ati ogo rẹ ga
Nitorina ran mi lọwọ Ọlọrun/

Related pages
 "Nigeria, We Hail Thee", the current national anthem

References

Category:African anthems
Category:National symbols of Nigeria