National Overview
OFFICIAL
NAME :
Federal
Republic of Nigeria
CAPITAL
:
Abuja
FLAG :
The
Nigerian flag was adopted in 1960 when the country gained its independence.
Green represents agriculture and forestry. White represents peace and unity.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM :
(Instrumental play)
Arise,
O Compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To
serve our fatherland
With
love and strength and faith
The labor
of our heroes past
Shall
never be in vain
To
serve with heart and might
One
nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
O God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide
thou our leaders right
Help
our youth the truth to know
In love
and honesty to grow,
And
living just and true
Great
lofty height attain
To
build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.
THE
PLEDGE
I
pledge to Nigeria my country
To be
faithful, loyal and honest
To
serve Nigeria with all my strength
To
defend her unity
And
uphold her honor and glory
So help
me God.