HISTORY MADE AS ‘NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE’ IS SUNG FOR THE FIRST TIME FOLLOWING ITS RE-ADOPTION
National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HISTORY MADE AS ‘NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE’ IS SUNG FOR THE FIRST TIME FOLLOWING ITS RE-ADOPTION Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2024: In a historic moment for the country, 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' was on Wednesday, at a Joint Session of the National Assembly, sung for the first time, since its re-adoption as the official National Anthem. This monumental event which had President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in attendance, follows the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives and Senate respectively, and subsequent assent by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The legislation, which successfully revived 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' as the Nigeria National Anthem, reflects the collective desire of Nigerians to honour and preserve the country's rich heritage. Thus, the National Assembly's support for the bill underscores the deep sense of national pride and unity. As contained in the new Act, the s...