Nigeria, We Hail Thee
National anthem of Nigeria | |
| Lyrics | Lillian Jean Williams, 1959 |
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| Music | Frances Benda, 1959 |
| Adopted | 1 October 1960 |
| Readopted | 29 May 2024 |
| Relinquished | 1 October 1978 |
| Preceded by | "Arise, O Compatriots" |
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"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (instrumental)
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"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960. The anthem was said to be frowned upon by the military regime until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024 after a bill to that effect was passed by the National Assembly and was signed by the President.