President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially launch the Old National Anthem and propel it into use today, May 29.
This was made known by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the National Assembly is for the purpose of launching the old National Anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee.”
He stated that the bill to revert Nigeria to the old National Anthem, which was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, was signed into law by the president earlier on Wednesday.
He also mentioned that the president will not be delivering an address to the joint session of the National Assembly as previously announced.
The president was being ushered into the chamber at the time of filing this report.
Tinubu arrived at the chamber in the company of his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other presidential aides.
Upon his arrival, the old National Anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee,” was sung.
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