"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" is the former national anthem of Nigeria, used from independence in 1960 until 1978.<br>It was adopted as Nigeria's first national anthem on October 1, 1960. The anthem's lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Frances Berda composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee."<br><br>(English Lyrics)<br>Nigeria we hail thee<br>Our own dear native land<br>Though tribes and tongue may differ<br>In brotherhood we stand<br>Nigerians all, are proud to serve<br>Our sovereign Motherland.<br><br>Our flag shall be a symbol<br>That truth and justice reign<br>In peace or battle honour 'd,<br>And this we count as gain,<br>To hand on to our children<br>A banner without stain.<br><br>Nigerian National Anthem / l'Hymne National du Nigeria / Гимн Нигерии / Himno Nacional de Nigeria / Hino Nacional da Nigeria / Nigeria Nationalhymne / Nigeria Volkslied / Nijerya Marşı / Hymn Nigerii / Hino Nigeriano / Hymne Nigérian / Nimno Nacional Nigeriano / Nigerianische Nationalhymne / Inno Nazionale Nigeriano / Nigeriaanse Volkslied / Himna Nigerije / Nigéria Himnusza / Hymna Nigérie / Nigerias Nationalsång / Imnul Nigerului
