"Arise, O Compatriots" is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted in 1978 and is the country's second ever national anthem. 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. Though it has two verses, usually only the first is sung. On some occasions, the second verse is recited as "The National Prayer".
(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.
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
