First Stanza
Arise Oh compatriots,
Nigerians 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!
Second Stanza
Oh God of creation,
Direct our noble course!
Guide our leaders right,
Help our youth the truth to know!
In love and honesty to grow,
And live in just and true!
Great lofty height attained,
To build a nation where peace and
Justice shall reign!