The NYSC Anthem: A Call to Service

The NYSC Anthem: A Call to Service

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) anthem is a stirring call to service for Nigerian youth. It was written in 1984 by Oluwole Adetiran, a music lecturer at the Polytechnic of Ibadan. The anthem is composed of three stanzas, each of which encapsulates a key message about the NYSC.

Stanza 1

Youths obey the clarion call Let us lift our nation high Under the sun or in the rain With dedication and selflessness Nigeria is ours, Nigeria we serve

This stanza calls on Nigerian youth to "obey the clarion call" and "lift our nation high." It emphasizes the importance of national service and the role that youth can play in building a better Nigeria.

Stanza 2

Members, take the great salute Put the Nation first in all With service and humility NYSC for the noble youths Make Nigeria a great nation

This stanza urges NYSC members to "put the Nation first in all" and to serve with "service and humility." It highlights the importance of selfless service and the need for NYSC members to put the needs of their country before their own.

Stanza 3

Far and near we come to serve And to build our fatherland With oneness and loyalty NYSC for unity Hail Nigeria, our great nation

Click here to listen to the Audio version of the anthem 

This stanza celebrates the diversity of Nigeria and the unity that is possible through service. It reminds us that we are all part of one nation, and that we can achieve great things when we work together.

The NYSC anthem is a powerful reminder of the importance of national service and the potential that Nigerian youth have to make a difference. It is a song that should be sung with pride by all who have served or who are currently serving in the NYSC.

Here are some additional thoughts about the NYSC anthem:

• The anthem is a reminder of the sacrifices that NYSC members make. They leave their homes and families for a year to serve their country.
• The anthem is a call to action. It challenges Nigerian youth to be selfless and to work for the betterment of their country.
• The anthem is a source of inspiration. It reminds us that we are all part of one nation and that we can achieve great things when we work together.

The NYSC anthem is a valuable part of Nigerian culture. It is a song that should be sung with pride by all who have served or who are currently serving in the NYSC.

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