The Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the adoption of the third stanza of the National Anthem as the new National Prayer.
The new National prayer will replace the current one.
It was gathered that the new prayer will be used during official functions and it is part of broader efforts to restore dignity to national symbols.
Alongside this, the Council also approved the restoration of dignity and standardization of national symbols, such as the national flag, coat of arms , national anthem, and national pledge.
Council approved that the first stanza of the National Anthem should be rendered at all official functions, while the three stanzas should be for special occasions, such as `Independence Day, Democracy Day, Inauguration of the National Assembly, Children’s Day, Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Workers Day.
The new national prayer:
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty,
Nigeria may be blessed.
