What is the Nigeria 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.
What is national anthem and pledge?
A national anthem is a solemn patriotic song officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity. A pledge is a solemn promise or undertaking.
Who wrote Nigeria national anthem and pledge?
Felicia Adebola Adedoyin
Its author is Prof (Mrs.) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin born in 1938 as the second of six children. She was a princess from the Iji ruling house of Saki, Oyo State.
How many national anthem does Nigeria have?
“Arise, O Compatriots” is the national anthem of Nigeria. It was adopted in the late 1970s and is the country’s second national anthem.
Who designed the Nigeria flag?
Taiwo AkinkunmiFlag of Nigeria / Designed by
How many stanzas does Nigeria national anthem have?
two stanzas
The National Anthem is made up of two stanzas; each consisting of nine (9) lines each. 1. Arise, O Compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey To serve our Fatherland With love and strength and faith.
When was Nigeria national anthem adopted?
The Old National Anthem Nigeria, We Hail Thee was adopted as Nigeria’s national anthem on Independence Day October 1, 1960. The lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Frances Berda composed the music for “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
Who made the Nigerian flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Almost 3,000 designs were submitted, many of great complexity. The winning design was by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a Nigerian student in London. In his flag of equal green-white-green vertical stripes, green stood for agriculture and white for unity and peace.
Why is Nigeria flag green and white?
The winning design was by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a Nigerian student in London. In his flag of equal green-white-green vertical stripes, green stood for agriculture and white for unity and peace.