The words were written by a British expatriate, Lilian Jean Williams, while the music was composed by Frances Benda.Nigeria, we hail thee,Our own dear native land,Though tribe and tongue may differ,In brotherhood we stand,Nigerians all, and proud to serveour sovereign motherland.. 
Olugbọ́yega alabaonírúurú arọ̀fọ̀  gboyèdilìlù Ayeteayete Ayete ojú-ìwé 17.. 