THE NIGERIAN COAT OF ARMS

THE NIGERIAN COAT OF ARMS

The coat of arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white stripes that come together like the letter Y, these represents the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria; the Benue River and the Niger River.
The black shield represents Nigeria's good earth, while the two horses on each side represents dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represents the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country. The yellow flowers at the base are Costus Spectabilis, it stands for the beauty of Nigeria.
The slogan, Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress written at the the base of the Coat of Arm is the Nigeria's motto. The Coat of Arms depicts authority and power.

Nigeria National Anthem

NIGERIA NATIONAL ANTHEM ("Arise O Compatriots") 

First Stanza 

Arise O Compatriots

Nigeria's call obey

To serve our Fatherland 

With love and strength and Faith

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain

To serve with heart and might

 One nation bound in freedom

Peace and unity

Second Stanza

O God of creation 

Direct our noble cause 

Guild our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow 

And living just and true

Great lofty height attain

To build a nation where peace

And Justice reign

The National Pledge
I pledge to Nigeria my country, 

To be faithful, loyal and honest.

To serve Nigeria with all my strength 

To defend her unity

And uphold her honour and glory

So help me God.