On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.

The words were put to music by the Nigerian Police Band under the directorship of Benedict P. Odiase (1934–2013).

The Nigerian national anthem lyrics were created by five people: P. O. Aderibigbe, John A. Ilechukwu, Dr. Sota Omoigui, Eme Etim Akpan and B.A.

On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished following a bill passed by the National Assembly and subsequently signed into law by president Bola Tinubu.

Oh God of creation, Direct our noble cause Guide thou our leaders right Help our youth the truth to know In love and honesty to grow And living just and true Great lofty heights attain To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.

Oluwa Ọlọrun ẹda, Ṣe itọsọna idi ọlọla wa Ṣe itọsọna awọn oludari wa ni ẹtọ Ran awọn ọdọ wa lọwọ otitọ lati mọ Ni ifẹ ati otitọ lati dagba Ati gbigbe laaye ati otitọ Awọn ibi giga giga giga de ọdọ Lati kọ orilẹ -ede kan nibiti alaafia ati ododo yoo jọba.

Tyiet a̱ca̱cet nzi̱t ba, Ba̱ cat a̱ghyang ba̱t kuzang jen, Ba̱ swan swat nyinyang hu.

Mo ṣeleri fun Nàìjíríà orilẹ-ede mi Lati jẹ ol loyaltọ aduroṣinṣin ati otitọ Lati fi gbogbo ipa sin Nàìjíríà Lati daabobo isokan rẹ Ki o si gbe iyi ati ogo rẹ ga Nitorina ran mi lọwọ Ọlọrun.