Osun State Orders Schools to Adopt Reintroduced National Anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee!"

In a recent directive issued by the Osun State Government, all public and private schools within the state have been instructed to embrace the reinstated national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee!" This directive, conveyed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Murtala Jimoh, emphasizes the importance of integrating the anthem into the daily morning assemblies of schools across Osun State.

This decision comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu's approval of a bill aimed at reverting to the old national anthem. The anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee," replaces "Arise O Compatriots," which was introduced during the Olusegun Obasanjo military regime in 1978. The Osun State Government's directive seeks to ensure that the educational institutions within the state adhere to this change and actively participate in reciting the newly reintroduced anthem.

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The state government underscores the significance of this directive, highlighting the importance of instilling a sense of national pride and unity among students through the recitation of the national anthem. It is expected that all heads of schools, both public and private, will ensure strict compliance with this directive, making the rendition of "Nigeria, We Hail Thee!" an integral part of the morning routine in educational institutions across Osun State.