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- National Pledge of Nigeria
- National Motto of Nigeria
This is a promise to the nation recited immediately after singing the National Anthem. It is a citizen’s promise to serve with all their strength and be faithful, loyal, and honest.
It became operational after the Nigeria Civil War (1967-1970).
Nigeria National Pledge was composed by Prof. (Mrs) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin in 1976.
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 honour and glory,
So help me God.
Prof. F. Adebola Adedoyin
National Motto:
Nigeria’s National Motto is Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.
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