Salute to this great people

Great people, great nation

Salute to this race

Niger-area unique people

Pride of Africa

Beauty-seat of black

Citadel of great minds

The race who share one voice

Instrument of greater height

Icons of greater might

Many people, one body

The Nigerian red eagle

Seated on mounted wreath

Our symbol of strength

Icon of our splendorous might

Beauty of our dignity and labour

Respect of our selfless service

Reward of our hardworking and efforts

Crown of our struggle and independence

Strength seated on endowment

Nigerian black shield

The icon of our ‘owns’

Of our fortuitous qualities

Of our land and culture

Minerals and solid resources

The bank and stream of the nation

Pride of her people

Blessings to the world

The home of waters

Flowing abundantly everywhere

Of our major two rivers

Y-shaped, silver-coloured wavy band

Rivers Niger and Benue

The strength of our farmland

House our sea-natures

Power to our dark homes

Source of our traditions and festivals

The bound of our regions

Oh! Our valued dignity

Our passion drive

Cherished and admired

Ably supporting the shield

The two white horse, our dignity

The joy of our immense labour

Drive that moves us ahead

Drive for fatherland growth

Force for great success

And of our vegetation

The source united green

The coctus spectabilis

Wild flower common to our areas

Found everywhere in our nation

Flavouring of dear homeland

The land is green

Green, green, can’t you see?

All shows our nation

All describes our fatherland

These speak us to nations

Tell about us and our values

Of our inheritance and beauty

Our people and our land

Bound us in unity and faith

Making us strive for peace and progress