The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released new guidelines on the correct recitation and use of the reinstated national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” and the national pledge during official events.
Additionally, the Agency listed common errors made in singing the anthem and provided corrections to ensure accuracy. It emphasized that the correct lyrics are “tribes” (not tribe), “tongues” (not tongue), “Nigerians all, are” (not Nigerians all, and), and “Nigeria may be blessed” (not Nigeria shall be blessed).
The first stanza, NOA reiterated, reads:
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribes and tongues may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians are all proud to serve,
Our sovereign Motherland.
The NOA urged government institutions, schools, and event organizers nationwide to adhere strictly to the approved version and recitation protocol to preserve the anthem’s integrity and promote national unity.
