Patriotism
8 July, 2014 at exactly 2052 hours, almost everyone in the world was watching the selecao, which is the Brazilian national football team recites her national anthem. Some of the players wept and even the fans were all moved with emotion. Come back to Nigeria, daily we recite, sing or listen to the national anthem as the case maybe, but each time you listen or recite it have you ever been touched by the lyrics? You ever taken time to think deeply on the wordings and how it affects your daily activities? Let us take our time to look at the lyrics of the first stanza of the national anthem and then try to analyze it Arise O Compatriots! Nigeria’s call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom Peace and unity. “Arise o compatriots” this is a clarion call to the citizens of this great country to arise and reposition Nigeria...