Nigerian Govt Releases Fresh Instructions on Use of National Anthem, Lists Errors

Nigerian govt releases fresh instructions on use of National Anthem, lists errors

Nigerian government, through the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has alerted Nigerians on some predominant errors during recitation of the National Anthem. The agency also instructed Nigerians on how the National Anthem should be used during occasions. In a statement shared on social media by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesperson, titled, ‘National Anthem Instructions’ the government said, “Recite/sing only the first stanza (not all three…

FG Issues Guideline On Correct Application Of National Anthem

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a fresh guideline on the rendition and recitation of the Nigeria’s national anthem. In a post on its official X handle, the agency informed the general public that only the first stanza of the national anthem should be recited or sung at all official events. According to the statement, the third stanza should be rendered as the National Prayer at the beginning of events, while all three stanzas ar…

When the National Anthem Becomes a Mirror of Public Sentiment

When the National Orientation Agency (NOA) released its notice reminding Nigerians how to properly sing and recite the national anthem and pledge, the intention seemed straightforward. The directive stated that only the first stanza should be used at official events, the third stanza as the national prayer, and all three stanzas on special national occasions. […] The post When the National Anthem Becomes a Mirror of Public Sentiment appeared fir…

NOA issues new rule on national anthem, limits singing to first stanza at events

GistReel The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a new directive guiding the singing and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem at public functions. The agency instructed that only the first stanza of the anthem should be sung during official events across the country. According to a statement released on Thursday, October 16, the NOA clarified that the decision is part of efforts to ensure uniformity and respect for national symbols. …

Nigerian Government Unveils New Guidelines for National Anthem Use...

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“Sing The First Stanza Only” — NOA Clarifies Official Protocol for National Anthem, Pledge Rendition at Public Events - Thepodiummedia

The National Orientation Agency has issued a public notice on the proper rendition and recitation of the national anthem and pledge at official and public events across the country. In a notice posted on its official X handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to “kindly take note of the correct protocol for the rendition and recitation of the National Anthem and Pledge.” According to the agency, only the first stanza of the anthem should be …