Can This Government Take Fuel Prices Back To The Old Price Too?Nigerians React To Old National Anthem
President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the old national anthem bill into law has met some criticisms following the speed at which it was passed.
Recall the President, on Wednesday morning signed the bill which was introduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives last week
into law.
While launching the National Anthem at the National Assembly, Tinubu told the lawmakers that there is a need to come together to build the nation.
He said, “Please, let’s continue to collaborate and build our country. We have no other institutions or personality that will help us unless we do it ourselves. Let us work together to build our nation not only for us but generations yet unborn”, he said.
The old anthem whose lyrics starts with, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’, was composed by the Britons, and used for 18 years beginning from independence until 1978, when it was replaced by a new anthem, ‘Arise, O Compatriots.’
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However, Nigerians have began to react to the new anthem as it replaces the generally used anthem with the lyrics, ‘Arise, O Compatriots’.
Some netizens appreciated Tinubu’s insight on the change while others criticised it as unnecessary compared to pressing economic issues bedeviling the country.
Below are some of the reactions on the X micro blogging platform.
One Damilare said, “Imagine playing against England in World Cup, they will start laughing once they hear this crap🤦”
In disagreement, Adedayo wrote, “Devote your attention exclusively to the words contained herein, and shun the frivolous clutter within your thoughts.”
Dara added, “I’m telling you, and if the Super eagles sing am, I wan know wetin apen 😂”
Nglatmrn said, “The national anthem is filled with emotions. That’s how it’s supposed to be.🌱
Nigeria shall be blessed. 🇳🇬”
Honestly Chelsey, “Can this government take fuel prices back to the old price too?”
Collins Opara, “This is outrageous!
With all the pressing issues like hunger, poverty and insecurity, reintroducing the old national anthem is a waste of time and resources.
Our leaders are clearly out of touch with the real needs of the Nigerian people.”
One Oluwaseun wrote,”They should better deliberate about bringing the Old flag this is Nigerian flag between 1940s to 1960 so they should bring it back please we need it since the national anthem is back.”
Wani said, “Imagine singing this at World cup who will take us serious”
Queen Bee said, “RENEWED HOPE AGENDA FULFILLED
This will now be an achievement for the Tinubu administration, reverting back to the colonial anthem”
This boy said, “Ehhhh This old anthem na for Elite”
What are your thoughts?
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