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.
Nigeria celebrates 47 years since independence today!! I still remember standing and watching the nigerian flag being raised by the fifth graders on top of the playground at my school every single friday... and another the flag flying every day in the centre of the school carpark... my passport may not say nigeria but my heart is still connected to this great nation. The second verse of this anthem is part of my prayer for nigeria... for truth, love, honesty, justice, peace...
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