Nigeria
"Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey"
Words by: John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A.
Ogunnaike, Sotu Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe
Music by: Benedict Elide Odiase
Adopted: 1978
The words to Nigeria's anthem were amalgamated from the best five entrants to a national contest. The music was by the Director of Music of the Nigerian Police Band.
See also: Nigeria (1960-1978).
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