In their bids for the country to re-adopt the old National Anthem, The House of Reps passed a bill that was initially sponsored by Majority leader, Julius Ihonvbere.
It was debated for a second reading and rushed through a third reading amid a rowdy session.
In the same vein, the Nigerian Senate held an executive/closed session on Thursday to deliberate on changing the national anthem.
See the lyrics of the old National Anthem.
Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour’d,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.
O God of all creation
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.