The NYSC anthem lyrics begin with “Youths obey the clarion call” and contain three stanzas about service, humility, unity and loyalty. Corps members sing the anthem during NYSC activities and ceremonies.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) anthem calls on corps members to serve Nigeria with dedication and selflessness. It also promotes national unity, loyalty and humility.
NYSC Anthem Lyrics
The NYSC anthem has three stanzas. The opening stanza begins with “Youths obey the clarion call” and urges young Nigerians to serve their country with dedication and selflessness.
The second stanza asks corps members to put Nigeria first and serve with humility. The final stanza brings together the themes of unity and loyalty as young Nigerians come from different parts of the country to serve.
For the complete lyrics, see the official NYSC version below:
National Youth Service Corps Anthem Lyrics
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.
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.
Far and near we come to serve
And to build our fatherland
With oneness and loyalty
NYSC for unity
Hail Nigeria, our great nation.
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Who Wrote the NYSC Anthem?
Sources commonly attribute the NYSC anthem to Oluwole Adetiran.
Reports state that Adetiran composed the anthem in 1984 while serving as a corps member at The Polytechnic Ibadan in Oyo State.
Anthem Meaning and Motto
The opening line, “Youths obey the clarion call,” calls on young Nigerians to answer their country’s call to service.
The three stanzas promote dedication, selflessness, humility, loyalty and national unity. The NYSC motto is “Service and Humility.”
When Is the NYSC Anthem Sung?
Corps members sing the NYSC anthem during orientation activities, parades, Passing Out Parade ceremonies and other official NYSC events.
NYSC Anthem vs NYSC Pledge
The NYSC anthem is a song that corps members sing during the service programme, while the NYSC pledge is a declaration made by corps members.
FAQs
Who composed the NYSC anthem?
The NYSC anthem is commonly attributed to Oluwole Adetiran. MonoEd Africa states that he composed it in 1984 while serving as a corps member in Ibadan.
How many stanzas does the NYSC anthem have?
The NYSC anthem has three stanzas.
What are the first words of the NYSC anthem?
The anthem begins with “Youths obey the clarion call.”
What is the NYSC motto?
The NYSC motto is “Service and Humility.”
When do corps members sing the NYSC anthem?
Corps members sing the anthem during orientation activities, parades, Passing Out Parade ceremonies and other official NYSC events.
Where can I find the official NYSC anthem lyrics?
The official NYSC bye-laws contain the anthem.
