Senate President Akpabio praises President Tinubu for reinstating Nigeria's old anthem, emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The bill passed by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative move, sparking debates on national identity.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised President Bola Tinubu for signing a bill into law that reintroduces the old national anthem.
Akpabio's remarks came during a joint session of the National Assembly, where he hailed the decision as a profound gesture towards fostering unity and brotherhood among Nigerians.
The bill, which sought to reinstate the old national anthem, was recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Tinubu on Wednesday.
Addressing the assembly, Akpabio expressed gratitude for the president's visit and highlighted the symbolic importance of the decision.
"Of all the significant things you have done, the most profound is to take us back to our genealogy — the genealogy of our birth — that though we may belong to different tribes, though we may have different tongues, in brotherhood we stand," Akpabio remarked.
He emphasized that the reintroduction of the old anthem signifies a return to Nigeria's roots and a recognition of the shared heritage among its citizens.
Akpabio declared that Nigerians would now refer to themselves as brothers, rather than mere compatriots, reflecting a renewed sense of unity and solidarity.
"The National Assembly is the best place to commence this revolution of going back to our genealogy," Akpabio stated, highlighting the role of the legislative body in championing national unity and identity.
The Senate President's endorsement of Tinubu's decision underscores the broader significance of the anthem change and its implications for Nigeria's cultural and social landscape.
