A video of primary school pupils from Justice and Peace Nursery and Primary School in Ogbere, Ogun State, reciting the reverted old national anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ has garnered significant attention online. This follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent signing of a bill into law that reinstates the anthem, previously approved by the Senate and House of Representatives.

Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, praised the video on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, @DOlusegun, with a brief comment: “This is very nice.” The video showcases the pupils’ impressive ability to learn the anthem quickly after the legislation was enacted on Wednesday, May 29.

Nigerians have commended the young students for their swift adaptation and performance. Comments on social media reflect widespread approval and admiration for the pupils and their school.

User @itumasunny2496 remarked, “This is highly commendable.” Another user, @adedijiadedayo1, added, “Wow. I like the name of this school.” Similarly, @Nnamdibiggie expressed, “Yes, very nice to see. Can your kids attend this Justice & Peace Nur. & Pry. School?”

Other users also praised the effort. @AbayomiA7 commented, “This is commendable. Well done, kids,” while @bayqee8 suggested, “We have finally found a solution for @NGSuperEagles. @thenff should make arrangements for some of these kids to be available and stand in front of the players when reciting the new national anthem in Uyo. This is commendable. Kudos to the school, teachers, and the kids.”

The positive reaction underscores the patriotic spirit and eagerness of the young pupils to embrace the revived national anthem, reflecting a broader sense of national pride and unity.