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National Anthem
1.
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.
2.
Oh God of Creation, direct or 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.
National Pledge
I pledge to Nigeria, my country
To be faithful, loyal and honest,
To serve Nigeria with all my strength,
To defend her unity and uphold
Her honour and glory
So help me God.
National motto
‘Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress’.
Flag
Green white Green. Green represents agriculture and white symbolizes peace. And unity.
Coat of Arms.
2 white horses on either side of a shield on which sits and eagle all resting on a base of Coctus Spectabilis flowers.
The horses represent dignity and the eagle strength. The shild is black and tri-sected by two silver wavy bands. The colour of the shield represents fertile ground and the silvery bands represent the Niger and Benue rivers.
Brief Facts
Population:
Major languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba.
Area: 923,768.68 Sq. Kilometers.
Federal Capita: Abuja
National (Independence) Day : October 1.
Remembrance Day : January 15.
Currency: Naira = Kobo.
Major export earner: Crude Oil.
General Information on Nigeria