Despite Insecurity, Economic Crisis Threatening Nigerians, Senate Begins Public Hearing On Change Of National Anthem

The Senate has started a public hearing on an Act to provide a suitable National Anthem for Nigeria.

The leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, who represented Tinubu at the Senate hearing, said the second stanza of the existing national anthem shall be the national prayer.

However, Opeyemi said if considered necessary, further consultation would be had on the matter.

In his contribution, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said the amendment should not come only by legislative fiat, but should be subjected to a wider consultation.

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He stated that the reversal was not out of place but should involve a wider process to ensure it is a true reflection of the generality of the wishes of all Nigerians.

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