Nigeria History and Current Affairs
National Flag, Anthem, Pledge and Coat of Arms
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The National Flag
The Nigerian national flag is divided into three equal parts.
The central part is white symbolizing peace and unity
The two other parts are green symbolizing the nation’s vast
land andagricultural wealth.
The flag was designed by Micheal Taiwo Akinwumi an artist
The Naional Anthem
Arise, O Compatriots,
Nigeria’s call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith.
The labour 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 our Leaders right:
Help our Youth the truth to know,
In love and honesty to grow,
And living just and true,
Great lofty heights to attain,
To build a nation where peace and justice reign.
The National 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 honour and glory
So help me God.
The National Coat of Arms
Moto: Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Significance
The Nigerian coat of arms features an eagle mounted on a
black shield, which is tri-sected by two silver wavy bands.
Two white chargers support the shield, and at its base is a
wreath of cactus spectabilis flowers, cast in the national
colours of white and green.
The black shield represents the fertile soil while the
Y-silvery band denote the Niger and Benue rivers which
form the main inland water way in the country.
The cactus spectabilis is a colourful flower which grows widely in Nigeria. The red eagle stands for strength and the chargers - the two white horses symbolize dignity.