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Nigeria is country that got her name because it covers vast large of land surrounding the longest river in west Africa, River Niger. It is officially called the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She have these countries likes Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin and Atlantic Ocean, as her neighbours in the north, northeast, east, west and south respectively.

National Symbols

As a federated sovereign nation, Nigeria have six Geo-political regions and thirty-six states. But still have these symbols as our peculiar honors.

National Anthem and Pledge

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This is the our national anthem with a title "Arise, O Compatriots". It was adopted in 1978 and is the country's second ever national anthem. It was composed by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe to replaced the previous national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee", which was seen as a foreign anthem. The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict E. Odiase.

While Nigerian pledge of allegiance is recited immediately after the playing of the Nigerian national anthem: It was written by Prof (Mrs.) Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin in 1976.

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.Amen.sources.

Nigerian Flag

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Our flag was designed in 1959 by
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent natural wealth, and the white represent peace and unity.

Nigerian Coat of Arm.

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The coat of arms of Nigeria have these following; a black shield with a wavy white pall like a the letter "Y" which refer to the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja, a town in Nigeria. A black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, Two supporting horses on each side represent dignity, An eagle which represents our strength, the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. A red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, which is our national flower. This flower was chosen to be our coat of arms because it is found all over Nigeria and also stand for the beauty of the nation. On the banderole around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom").

States and their flags.

Nigeria is made up of 36 states. They are part of Nigeria with their seat of government, symbol and flags. They are;

• Abia State

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• Adamawa State

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• Akwa Ibom

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*Anambra

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*Beyelsa

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*Borno

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*Cross River State

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*Delta

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• Edo

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• Etiki

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• Federal Capital Territory

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*Imo

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• Gombe

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*Kaduna

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*Kano

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*Katsina

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• Kogi

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• Kwara

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*Lagos

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• Nasarawa

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• Ogun

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• Ondo

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*Osun

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*Oyo

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*Rivers

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*Yobe

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*Zamfara

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In Nigeria, along with many other countries where Football is a popular sport, the country was able to be successful at the sport. Super Eagles, its national team, competes regularly for international titles and has made its mark in global sports competitions when regarded as one of the best teams in Africa and was ranked 10th in the world.

Nigeria may lack on sports achievements but never in festivities and events held annually that many Nigerians get excited about. Some of these are Argungu Fishing Festival which was first held in 1934, and the goal of the competition is to catch the largest fish. The Abuja International Motor Fair is an event that showcases the latest in the car and truck worlds.

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