The bill seeks to revert to the old anthem, which was adopted at independence in 1960.
A bill seeking to revert to the old Nigeria n National Anthem has passed a second reading at the Senate.
The senate president thereafter referred it to the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters and Internal Affairs for further legislative action and report back as soon as possible. "The anthem, upon rendition, inspired and stimulated a deep sense of patriotism in Nigerians. You will also agree with me that those who were around in the 60s and the late 70s would attest to the fact that the anthem played quite a significant and crucial role in shaping Nigeria's national identity and unity, as well as engendered a high sense of value and personal belonging amongst the citizenry.
"Mr President, my dear Colleagues, at this momentous time in our national history, it is imperative that we utilise any platform that seeks to unite the country and promote patriotism amongst Nigerians. Jimoh Ibrahim argued that the old National Anthem portrayed brotherhood and unity more than the existing anthem.
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