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Senate approves bill to revert to old national anthem
The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”.
The bill swiftly progressed through first and second readings on Thursday, and now awaits approval from President Bola Tinubu to become law.
The decision was made to switch the current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” back to the classic “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” It was first composed in 1960 upon Nigeria’s independence and will be reinstated in place of the current anthem.
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This move aims to restore the anthem that was discontinued in 1978 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s military regime.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele highlighted the anthem’s significance, stating that its rendition once instilled a deep sense of patriotism among Nigerians. Those who remember that era acknowledge its vital role in the nation’s history, invoking nostalgia and cherished memories of Nigeria’s early years.
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