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M Mike
13th June, 2013 | Comments
The composer of the current National Anthem, Arise O Compatriots, Pa Benedict Odiase, MON, is dead.
Pa Odiase retired in 1992 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police after being the Director of Music with the Nigeria Police Band.
“Arise, O Compatriots” replaced Nigeria, We Hail Thee. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in a national contest.
The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Pa Odiase.
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