Ideals
Arise, O Compatriots
Arise, O Compatriots,
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.
Old Anthem - Nigeria We Hail Thee
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
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour
And this we count as gain
To pass unto our children
A banner without stain
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
Nigerian National Pledge
I pledge to
To be faithful, loyal and honest
To serve
To defend her unity
And uphold her honour and glory
So help me God.
Description of the Coat of Arms
At the top of the coat of arms is an eagle, red in colour and mounted on a wreath which is rendered in the national colours.
The eagle and wreath rest on a black shield with a Y-shaped silver coloured wavy band in the middle of the black shield.
Two white horses support the shield on either side.
The base on which the shield rests is coctus spectabilis, a wild flower that grows in many parts of the country.
Underneath all these is the motto of the country: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress."
Symbolism of Coat of Arm
The red eagle depicts
The black shield signifies the fortuitous qualities of the land in agricultural, mineral and solid resources.
The Y-shaped silver coloured wavy band in the middle of the black shield represents the two major rivers in the country, River
The two white horses signify dignity.
Description of Flag
White vertical stripe sandwiched between two green stripes of equal dimensions.
Symbolism of Flag Elements
White stripe denotes peace and unity and is also symbolic of the
The green stripes represent agriculture.
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