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{{Infobox company
{{Short description|National anthem of Nigeria}}
| name = Optihole {{verified}}
{{Infobox anthem
| logo = Optihole.png
| title        = Nigeria, We Hail Thee
| caption = Optihole Official Logo
| english_title =  
| type = Private
| image        = File:Coat of arms of Nigeria.svg
| industry = Digital marketing, SEO
| image_size    =  
| founded = 2023
| caption      = The [[coat of arms of Nigeria]]
| founder = [[Ekram Hossen]]
| prefix        = National
| headquarters = Dhaka, Bangladesh
| country      = {{NGA}}
| area_served = Global
| author        = Lillian Jean Williams<ref>{{cite web | url=https://punchng.com/breaking-standardised-lyrics-of-reintroduced-national-anthem-released/ | title=Standardised lyrics of reintroduced National Anthem released | date=5 June 2024 }}</ref>
| products = SEO services, social media marketing, graphic design, video editing, web/WordPress development, IT services
| lyrics_date  = 1959
| website = [https://www.optihole.com optihole.com]
| composer      = Frances Benda
| music_date    = 1959
| adopted      = {{Start date|1960|10|1|df=yes}}
| until        = {{End date|1978|10|1|df=yes}}
| readopted    = {{Start date|2024|5|29|df=yes}}
| predecessor  = [[Arise, O Compatriots]]
| sound        = Nigeria We Hail Thee.ogg
| sound_title  = Nigeria, We Hail Thee
}}
}}
'''Nigeria, We Hail Thee''' is the [[national anthem]] of [[Nigeria]]. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon [[Nigerian Independence|independence]] in 1960, the anthem was said to be frowned upon by the military regime until it was replaced by "[[Arise, O Compatriots]]" in 1978.<ref name=gn>{{cite news |title=Nigeria's National Anthem Composer, Pa Ben Odiase, Dies |url=http://www.thegazellenews.com/2013/06/12/nigerias-national-anthem-composer-pa-ben-odiase-dies/ |work=Gazelle News |date=2013-06-12 |access-date=2013-07-08 |archive-date=2017-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927112428/http://www.thegazellenews.com/2013/06/12/nigerias-national-anthem-composer-pa-ben-odiase-dies/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akpan |first=Samuel |date=29 May 2024 |title=Tinubu signs bill returning old national anthem into law |url=https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-signs-bill-to-reintroduce-old-national-anthem-into-law/ |access-date=29 May 2024 |website=The Cable}}</ref>


'''Optihole''' is a global digital marketing agency based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2023. The company offers a range of services—search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, graphic and video design, and web development—to help businesses grow their online presence and revenue.
==History==
"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was adopted as Nigeria's national anthem on 1 October 1960.
 
A competition was held to select the music and [[lyrics]] of the anthem. The winning lyrics were written by [[Lillian Jean Williams]], a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[expatriate]] who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Williams worked for the Federal Ministry of Labour and Welfare and donated her prize money to the [[Nigerian Red Cross Society|Nigerian Red Cross]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Omosola |first=Friday |date=2024-05-31 |title=Nigeria: How Frances Benda, Not Frances Berda, Composed 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202405310048.html |access-date=2024-09-19 |work=Premium Times |language=en}}</ref>
 
[[Frances Benda]] composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee."<ref name="dmirror" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Omosola |first=Friday |date=2024-05-30 |title=How Frances Benda, not Frances Berda, composed 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/699183-how-frances-benda-not-frances-berda-composed-nigeria-we-hail-thee.html |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, [[Tolu Ogunlesi]] identified that Benda was a pen name for Mrs Charles Kernot, a private music teacher and professional pianist at the Carol Hill School of Classical Ballet in London.<ref name=":0" /> Her composition was chosen by judges including [[Fela Sowande|Professor Fela Sowande]], O. Omideyi, [[Thomas King Ekundayo Phillips]], [[Wilberforce Echezona]], M.C. Majekodunmi and H Lawson.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 June 2024 |title=National Anthem and the Military Legacy |work=This Day |location=Lagos}}</ref>
 
The song was used as the national anthem until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978.<ref name="dmirror">{{cite news|title=Goodnight, Pa Benedict Odiase (1934 – 2013)|url=http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/goodnight-pa-benedict-odiase-1934-2013/|work=[[National Mirror]]|date=2013-06-30|access-date=2013-07-08|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704153543/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/goodnight-pa-benedict-odiase-1934-2013/|archive-date=2013-07-04}}</ref>
 
On 23 May 2024, the [[National Assembly (Nigeria)|National Assembly]] passed a bill to relinquish "Arise, O Compatriots" and readopt "Nigeria, We Hail Thee". The bill was signed into law by President [[Bola Tinubu]] on 29 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=Nigeria's new-old national anthem sparks outrage after it is signed by Bola Tinubu |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg7z0n4jxo |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Mohammed Tahir Monguno]], chair of the parliamentary committee that led the anthem's readoption, said that the change was "apt, timely and important", while Tinubu said the anthem symbolised Nigeria's diversity.<ref name="bbc">{{Cite news |date=29 May 2024 |title=Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg7z0n4jxo |access-date=29 May 2024 |work=BBC |language=en-UK}}</ref><ref name="ap">{{Cite news |date=30 May 2024 |title=Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed |url=https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-new-national-anthem-6baee249c05b22d506873d42d9eebdec |access-date=30 May 2024 |work=Associated Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
==Lyrics==
{| class="wikitable"
!English original
!Yoruba translation<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=atzP1UaP9BjF95kD&v=oezCOfY8UCg&feature=youtu.be | title=Nigeria anthem - Yoruba version | website=[[YouTube]] | date=24 October 2024 }}</ref>
!Igbo translation


==History==
!Hausa translation
Optihole was established in 2023 and quickly gained recognition as an award-winning digital marketing agency. It serves clients worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies and startups.
|- style="vertical-align:top; white-space:nowrap;"
|<poem>'''I'''
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though [[List of ethnic groups in Nigeria|tribe]] and [[Languages of Nigeria|tongue]] may differ,
In brotherhood we stand
[[Demographics of Nigeria|Nigerians all]],
And proud to serve our sovereign Motherland.
 
'''II'''
Our [[Flag of Nigeria|flag]] shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honoured,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.
 
'''III'''
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request:
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.</poem>
|<poem>{{lang|yo|italics=no|'''I'''
Nàìjíríà a kí ọ,
Ilẹ̀ ìbí wa ọ̀wọ́n,
Ẹyà àti èdè le yàtọ̀,
A dúró ní 'ṣọ̀kan,
Gbogbo wa la ó fayọ̀ sin,
Ilẹ̀ 'bí wa ọ̀wọ́n.
 
'''II'''
Àsìá wa yóò j'ámì,
Pé òtító àti ìse dédé ló ń jọba
Nígbà àlàáfíà,
Tàbi ogun, èyí yóò j'ẹ́rè wa,
Láti fi lé ọmọ lọ́wọ́,
Àsìá 'làìlábàwọ́n.


==Services==
'''III'''
*'''SEO Services'''
Ọlọ́run gbogbo ẹ̀dá,
Optihole provides professional SEO services—covering e‑commerce SEO, local SEO, and full SEO packages—to help clients improve search rankings, organic traffic, and conversions.
Gbọ́ àdúrà wa yìí,
Jẹ̀ ká ní orílẹ̀-èdè,
Níbi ìrẹ́jẹ kòsí,
K'àlàfíà àti ọ̀pọ̀,
Jẹ́' 'bùkún Nàìjíríà.}}</poem>
|<poem>{{lang|ig|italics=no|'''I'''
Nigeria, anyi ekene gi,
Ala nna anyị nke ọma,
Ọ bụ ezie na ebo na asụsụ
nwere ike ịdị iche.
Na òtù ụmụnna anyị na-eguzo
Ndi Naijiria nile, Obi dị anyị ụtọ
ijere ala nna anyị ozi.


*'''Social Media Marketing'''
'''II'''
They offer organic growth strategies for platforms such as Instagram, along with paid social campaigns, social media management, and promotion services.
Ọkọlọtọ anyị ga-abụ akara
Na eziokwu na ikpe ziri ezi na-achị,
N'udo ma ọ bụ agha a na-asọpụrụ,
Na nke a anyị na-agụ dị ka uru,
Iji nyefee ụmụ anyị
Ọkọlọtọ na-enweghị ntụpọ.


*'''Graphic Design'''
'''III'''
Services include professional logo and thumbnail creation tailored to brand enhancement.
Chineke nke ihe nile,
Nye nke a otu arịrịọ anyị:
Nyere anyi aka wuo mba
Ebe a na-emegbu mmadụ,
Ya mere, udo na ụbara
Nigeria nwere ike gọzie.}}</poem>
|<poem>{{lang|ha|italics=no|'''I'''
Nigeria muna jinjina muku
Namu masoyi ƙasar haihuwa
Ko da yake kabilanci da harshe na iya bambanta
A cikin 'yan uwantaka mun tsaya
'Yan Najeriya duka, suna alfahari da yin hidima.
Mahaifiyar mu mai martaba.


*'''Video Editing Services'''
'''II'''
Their video offerings include editing for long-form videos, short-form content (Reels/Shorts), and platform-optimized social media videos.
Tutar mu za ta zama alama
Wannan gaskiya da adalci suna mulki
A cikin aminci ko yaƙi girmama',
Kuma wannan muna ƙidaya a matsayin riba,
Don mika wa yaranmu
Banner ba tare da tabo ba.


*'''Web Design & Development'''
'''III'''
Optihole builds websites—including custom and WordPress development—designed for optimal performance and user experience.
Ya Ubangijin dukkan halitta
Ka ba da wannan buƙatunmu ɗaya.
A taimake mu mu gina kasa
Inda ba a zaluntar mutum ba
Haka kuma da zaman lafiya da yalwa
Najeriya na iya samun albarka.}}</poem>
|}


*'''IT Services'''
Nigerian pledge of allegiance is recited immediately after the playing of the Nigerian national anthem. It was written by [[Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin]] in 1976.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mbamalu |first1=Socrates |title=Prof. Felicia Adeyoyin, Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Dies at 83 |url=https://fij.ng/article/prof-felicia-adeyoyin-author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-dies-at-83/ |publisher=Foundation For Investigative Journalism |date=3 May 2021}}</ref>
They also offer IT-related services such as support, web funnels, and backend integrations, blending marketing and tech expertise.


==Approach==
{| class="wikitable"
Optihole emphasizes a data-driven, strategic workflow:
! English original
# Strategic planning aligning with client goals 
! Hausa translation
# In-depth data analysis (keyword research, competitor review, audience insights) 
! Yoruba translation
# Continuous optimization of campaigns 
! Tyap translation
# Collaborative and personalized client support.
|-
| <poem>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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian National Anthem|url=http://nhcuk.dreamhosters.com/anthem|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Nigeria High Commission UK}}</ref></poem>
| <poem>Na yi wa Najeriya ƙasata alƙawarin
Zan zama mai imani, mai biyayya da gaskiya
Zan yiwa Najeriya hidima da dukkan ƙarfina
Don kare hadin kanta da kuma kare mutuncinta da daukakarta
Ya Allah ka taimake ni.</poem>
| <poem>Mo ṣeleri fun Nàìjíríà orilẹ-ede mi
Lati jẹ ol loyaltọ aduroṣinṣin ati otitọ
Lati fi gbogbo ipa sin Nigeria
Lati daabobo isokan rẹ
Ki o si gbe iyi ati ogo rẹ ga
Nitorina ran mi lọwọ Ọlọrun.</poem>
| <poem>N da̱p a̱nu ma̱ng Naijeriya, a̱byin nung ka.
N nyia̱ a̱cucuk, n nwuak a̱pyia̱ nung, n nyia̱ tsotswat.
N nyia̱ Naijeriya ta̱m ma̱ng a̱lyia̱ a̱nyiung.
N cok mun a̱pyia̱ nji hu.
A̱wot, n di̱n a̱ma shi nji hu ma̱ng yet nji hu,
Mat a̱nia, A̱gwaza beang nung.</poem>
|}


==Clients and Recognition==
==Criticism==
Optihole serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and has received global accolades for its marketing services.
When "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was first adopted in 1960, the new national anthem faced criticism for a number{{quantify|date=June 2015}} of reasons. The ''Daily Service'', a newspaper run by the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] organisation [[Egbé Ọmọ Odùduwà]], started a campaign against the national anthem, which led to a committee being established to collect signatures as a [[petition]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Mphahlele|first1=Ezekiel|title=Nigeria on the Eve of Independence|journal=Africa Today|date=1960|volume=7|issue=6|pages=4–6|jstor=4184128}}</ref>


==Leadership and Team==
The anthem has been regarded as controversial, due to its association with the colonial government.<ref>Giginna, N. (2024) ''There is something so many people have not really understood from this new national anthem''. LinkedIn. [online] Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nnaemeka-giginna-048390108_there-is-something-so-many-people-have-not-activity-7201899561957646336-zlAt (Accessed: April 15th 2025).</ref> [[Obiageli Ezekwesili]], the former minister of education, declared that she would sing "Arise, O Compatriots" whenever the National Anthem was "called for", hashtagging her post with "#NotMyNationalAnthem".<ref>Ogunbewon, A. (2024) ''Ex-Minister Ezekwesili backs Aisha Yesufu’s #NotMyNationalAnthem The Nation Online Nigeria''. [online] Available at: https://thenationonlineng.net/ex-minister-ezekwesili-backs-aisha-yesufus-notmynationalanthem/ (Accessed: April 15th 2025).</ref>
* [[Ekram Hossen]] – CEO and Founder; z recognized as a Entrepreneur, Top Rated SEO Expert and author of Digital Mastery.
* Additional team members include Hridoy Shakh (Technical SEO), Ahasan Masud (Ads Expert), Mahfuzur Rahman (SEO), and Ripon (WordPress developer).


==Online Presence==
Following its readoption in 2024, the song was again criticised for the lack of consultation in passing the law designating it as the national anthem and for what was perceived to be misplaced priorities by the administration of President [[Bola Tinubu]]. Former education minister [[Oby Ezekwesili]] criticised the anthem's suitability, given the presence of "pejorative" words like "native land" and "tribes", and that she would continue to sing ''[[Arise, O Compatriots]]'' as the national anthem.<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="ap"/> A video of political activist [[Aisha Yesufu]] circulated online where she refused to recite "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" as the new national anthem.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Opejobi |first=Seun |date=2024-06-01 |title=I'll never sing old national anthem - Ezekwesili backs Aisha Yesufu, tackles Tinubu |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/06/01/ill-never-sing-old-national-anthem-ezekwesili-backs-aisha-yesufu-tackles-tinubu/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Official website: [https://www.optihole.com](https://www.optihole.com) 
* YouTube channel promoting services and results.
* LinkedIn profile (≈287 followers).


==Contact==
==References==
Clients can reach out via a web-based inquiry form for project briefs and quotes.
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==External links==
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* [https://www.optihole.com Official website] 
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* [https://www.youtube.com/%40optihole YouTube channel]


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Latest revision as of 13:33, 31 August 2025

Template:Infobox anthem Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, the anthem was said to be frowned upon by the military regime until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978.[1] "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024.[2]

History

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was adopted as Nigeria's national anthem on 1 October 1960.

A competition was held to select the music and lyrics of the anthem. The winning lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria when it achieved independence. Williams worked for the Federal Ministry of Labour and Welfare and donated her prize money to the Nigerian Red Cross.[3]

Frances Benda composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee."[4][5] In 2024, Tolu Ogunlesi identified that Benda was a pen name for Mrs Charles Kernot, a private music teacher and professional pianist at the Carol Hill School of Classical Ballet in London.[3] Her composition was chosen by judges including Professor Fela Sowande, O. Omideyi, Thomas King Ekundayo Phillips, Wilberforce Echezona, M.C. Majekodunmi and H Lawson.[6]

The song was used as the national anthem until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978.[4]

On 23 May 2024, the National Assembly passed a bill to relinquish "Arise, O Compatriots" and readopt "Nigeria, We Hail Thee". The bill was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on 29 May 2024.[7] Mohammed Tahir Monguno, chair of the parliamentary committee that led the anthem's readoption, said that the change was "apt, timely and important", while Tinubu said the anthem symbolised Nigeria's diversity.[8][9]

Lyrics

English original Yoruba translation[10] Igbo translation Hausa translation
<poem>I

Nigeria, we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood we stand Nigerians all, And proud to serve our sovereign Motherland.

II Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honoured, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children A banner without stain.

III O God of all creation, Grant this our one request: Help us to build a nation Where no man is oppressed, And so with peace and plenty Nigeria may be blessed.</poem>

<poem>Template:Lang</poem> <poem>Template:Lang</poem> <poem>Template:Lang</poem>

Nigerian pledge of allegiance is recited immediately after the playing of the Nigerian national anthem. It was written by Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin in 1976.[11]

English original Hausa translation Yoruba translation Tyap translation
<poem>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.[12]</poem>

<poem>Na yi wa Najeriya ƙasata alƙawarin

Zan zama mai imani, mai biyayya da gaskiya Zan yiwa Najeriya hidima da dukkan ƙarfina Don kare hadin kanta da kuma kare mutuncinta da daukakarta Ya Allah ka taimake ni.</poem>

<poem>Mo ṣeleri fun Nàìjíríà orilẹ-ede mi

Lati jẹ ol loyaltọ aduroṣinṣin ati otitọ Lati fi gbogbo ipa sin Nigeria Lati daabobo isokan rẹ Ki o si gbe iyi ati ogo rẹ ga Nitorina ran mi lọwọ Ọlọrun.</poem>

<poem>N da̱p a̱nu ma̱ng Naijeriya, a̱byin nung ka.

N nyia̱ a̱cucuk, n nwuak a̱pyia̱ nung, n nyia̱ tsotswat. N nyia̱ Naijeriya ta̱m ma̱ng a̱lyia̱ a̱nyiung. N cok mun a̱pyia̱ nji hu. A̱wot, n di̱n a̱ma shi nji hu ma̱ng yet nji hu, Mat a̱nia, A̱gwaza beang nung.</poem>

Criticism

When "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was first adopted in 1960, the new national anthem faced criticism for a numberTemplate:Quantify of reasons. The Daily Service, a newspaper run by the Yoruba organisation Egbé Ọmọ Odùduwà, started a campaign against the national anthem, which led to a committee being established to collect signatures as a petition.[13]

The anthem has been regarded as controversial, due to its association with the colonial government.[14] Obiageli Ezekwesili, the former minister of education, declared that she would sing "Arise, O Compatriots" whenever the National Anthem was "called for", hashtagging her post with "#NotMyNationalAnthem".[15]

Following its readoption in 2024, the song was again criticised for the lack of consultation in passing the law designating it as the national anthem and for what was perceived to be misplaced priorities by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili criticised the anthem's suitability, given the presence of "pejorative" words like "native land" and "tribes", and that she would continue to sing Arise, O Compatriots as the national anthem.[8][9] A video of political activist Aisha Yesufu circulated online where she refused to recite "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" as the new national anthem.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite news
  2. ↑ Akpan, Samuel (29 May 2024). "Tinubu signs bill returning old national anthem into law". https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-signs-bill-to-reintroduce-old-national-anthem-into-law/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Template:Cite news
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Template:Cite news
  5. ↑ Omosola, Friday (2024-05-30). "How Frances Benda, not Frances Berda, composed 'Nigeria We Hail Thee'" (in en). https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/699183-how-frances-benda-not-frances-berda-composed-nigeria-we-hail-thee.html. 
  6. ↑ Template:Cite news
  7. ↑ "Nigeria's new-old national anthem sparks outrage after it is signed by Bola Tinubu" (in en-GB). 2024-05-29. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg7z0n4jxo. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Template:Cite news
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Template:Cite news
  10. ↑ "Nigeria anthem - Yoruba version". 24 October 2024. https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=atzP1UaP9BjF95kD&v=oezCOfY8UCg&feature=youtu.be. 
  11. ↑ Mbamalu, Socrates (3 May 2021). "Prof. Felicia Adeyoyin, Author of Nigeria's National Pledge, Dies at 83". Foundation For Investigative Journalism. https://fij.ng/article/prof-felicia-adeyoyin-author-of-nigerias-national-pledge-dies-at-83/. 
  12. ↑ "Nigerian National Anthem". http://nhcuk.dreamhosters.com/anthem. 
  13. ↑ Template:Cite journal
  14. ↑ Giginna, N. (2024) There is something so many people have not really understood from this new national anthem. LinkedIn. [online] Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nnaemeka-giginna-048390108_there-is-something-so-many-people-have-not-activity-7201899561957646336-zlAt (Accessed: April 15th 2025).
  15. ↑ Ogunbewon, A. (2024) Ex-Minister Ezekwesili backs Aisha Yesufu’s #NotMyNationalAnthem The Nation Online Nigeria. [online] Available at: https://thenationonlineng.net/ex-minister-ezekwesili-backs-aisha-yesufus-notmynationalanthem/ (Accessed: April 15th 2025).
  16. ↑ Opejobi, Seun (2024-06-01). "I'll never sing old national anthem - Ezekwesili backs Aisha Yesufu, tackles Tinubu" (in en-US). https://dailypost.ng/2024/06/01/ill-never-sing-old-national-anthem-ezekwesili-backs-aisha-yesufu-tackles-tinubu/. 

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