”Timi Dakolo’s Nice Nation track, a greater various” – Attorneys differ over reinstatement of previous nationwide anthem

Nigerians, significantly authorized practitioners, have expressed their considerations over the reinstatement of the previous nationwide anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”.

Recall that the previous anthem was written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960.

The anthem was changed by the army authorities in 1978 with Come up O’ Compatriots.

President Bola Tinubu signed into legislation the invoice to revert to Nigeria’s previous nationwide anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”.

The brand new improvement sparked outrage as many Nigerians claimed that the nation’s nationwide anthem was modified with out public debate, in search of the views of the individuals, or offering platforms for the individuals to voice their considerations.

Misbau Lateef, a physician of legislation, whereas reacting to the event, instructed WITHIN NIGERIA that combined reactions to the restoration of the previous anthem are a testomony to the sturdy sentiments connected to the nationwide anthem of the nation.

Lateef, who disclosed {that a} nationwide anthem serves as a unifying image for a rustic, claimed that altering them could be a very  delicate situation to cope with.

“We have now to date seen the restoration polarize the previous and new generations of Nigerians. Going ahead, I feel governments and decision-makers ought to contemplate the emotions of all generations and teams inside the nation when making such modifications,”  Lateef added.

One other lawyer recognized as Chidera Eze instructed WITHIN NIGERIA that the national anthem has no impact on the core points going through Nigeria as a rustic.

In line with Eze, all employers will now use the identical as a situation precedent to employment, and if a potential worker fails to recite the identical correctly, that’s how a job would go.

“Nigeria will not be going ahead with these units of politicians; there’s a hike in costs of consumable items within the markets; there isn’t a good street; there are not any good well being care companies throughout the nation; there are not any good drinkable waters; nothing is working, and a gaggle of individuals whom we voted for both by omission or by fee are seeing the change of the nationwide anthem as one of many core points going through Nigeria; what stays now’s to alter the nationwide flag,”  Eze decried.

J.J. Amusan instructed WITHIN NIGERIA that he has all the time cherished the previous nationwide anthem as a result of it speaks to our nationwide unity as a rustic.

Amusan, whereas asking individuals to place apart the shortcomings of the present authorities and its handlers, said that the anthem is, in all senses, higher than the one which got here after it.

“The anthem represents our nationwide unity and evokes patriotism within the individuals. I’ve all the time had a powerful connection to  it,” Amusan added.

Amusan whereas narrating how the anthem was a choice every time they went to battle throughout his days, mentioned it wasn’t nearly rebelling in opposition to the established order however concerning the inspiration and nostalgia this anthem evokes.

“Whereas some individuals criticize the federal government for not consulting the general public earlier than making the change, I imagine it’s important to carry onto symbols of our nationwide id that unite us. For me, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” is one such image. Its message of unity, peace, and prosperity is simply as related at the moment because it was when it was first adopted in  1960,” he additional said.

A political analyst, Folu, instructed WITHIN NIGERIA that altering the nationwide anthem is a symbolic motion. In intervals of maximum poverty and unpredictability, equivalent to now we have proper now in Nigeria, it could appear inappropriate to change the nationwide anthem.

Regardless of their potential for inspiration, symbolic actions do nothing to alleviate urgent issues like starvation, violence, and unstable economies. The impacted populace could also be higher served and elevated if assets are prioritized for observable modifications, he added.

For Ken Eneduwa, the principal companion of Oceanwaves Methods Inc., it will have been higher if the federal authorities thought-about Nice Nation, a track composed by Timi Dakolo, as the brand new anthem.

Eneduwa applauded the choice of the decrease chamber of the Nationwide Meeting to interchange the present anthem as a result of it doesn’t replicate the desires and aspirations of Nigerians throughout divides.

He advised to the nationwide meeting to jettison the thought of adopting the previous anthem, saying the vast majority of the youthful technology can’t align with it, in contrast to the gorgeous one composed by Timi Dakolo.

In line with Eneduwa, the previous anthem was authored and composed by the Britons, which might probably elevate the argument that Nigeria, a sovereign nation, continues to be counting on her colonial masters.

Eneduwa added {that a} track titled ‘Nice Nation’ composed by Timi Dakolo displays the desires and aspirations of each Nigerian and a real understanding of the variations we shared and admired in unison.

Dakolo’s track may be very inspiring; it evokes emotion, and it’s exceedingly motivating. It’s a name for service, mutual respect, and admiration of variations. The track accommodates each sentiment and bias that make up the nation, and I strongly imagine that it will certainly be a constructive selection for us all, he added.