Nigeria National Anthem (Vocal) Arise, O Compatriots

"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted on October 1, 1978 and replaced the previous anthem, Nigeria, We Hail Thee. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in a national contest. The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odiase.

(English Lyrics)
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.

Nigerian National Anthem / l'Hymne National du Nigeria / Гимн Нигерии / Himno Nacional de Nigeria / Hino Nacional da Nigeria / Nigeria Nationalhymne / Nigeria Volkslied / Nijerya Marşı / Hymn Nigerii / Hino Nigeriano / Hymne Nigérian / Nimno Nacional Nigeriano / Nigerianische Nationalhymne / Inno Nazionale Nigeriano / Nigeriaanse Volkslied / Himna Nigerije / Nigéria Himnusza / Hymna Nigérie / Nigerias Nationalsång / Imnul Nigerului