Arise, O Compatriots
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Key facts
- Lyrics
- John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike , Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe, 1978
- Music
- Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of B. E. Odiasse , 1990
- Adopted
- 1 October 1978 ; 47 years ago ( 1978-10-01 )
- Relinquished
- 29 May 2024 ( 2024-05-29 )
- Succeeded by
- Nigeria, We Hail Thee
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- national anthem
- Country
- Nigeria
- Composer
- Pa Odiase
- Tonality
- F major
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Encyclopedic overview
"Arise, O Compatriots" is a Nigerian patriotic song that was used as the national anthem of Nigeria from 1 October 1978 until 2024, when "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was reinstated. On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.
History
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