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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed a bill that reverts the country’s national anthem to an older version that was replaced almost five decades ago. The newly re-adopted anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” was written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed a bill that reverts the country’s national anthem to an older version that was replaced almost five decades ago. The newly re-adopted anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” was written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda.
Reactions are multiplying in the streets of the country, after the change of the national anthem. Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. This anthem was re-adopted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, after being approved by Parliament and the Senate. Some Nigerians have spoken out about this change.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad had an interesting take as Nigerians continue to debate the issue on social media. After the change of the national anthem, some people are now calling for the name Nigeria and the national flag to be changed as well. What do you think? Should we keep the name Nigeria?
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But Tahir Mongunu, chairman of the parliamentary committee that pushed the bill through, dismissed the widespread criticism, saying it was apt, timely, and important. It will undoubtedly inspire a zeal for patriotism and cooperation. It will promote cultural heritage. Changing the national anthem will chart a path to greater unity, Tahir said.
