Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, Attorney-General and Commissioner for justice in Ondo State, has chided citizens who are showing disdain for the newly re-adopted national anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” and written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda.
It is recalled that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. may 29, 2024 signed into law the Bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem which was introduced by a military government in 1978 (46, years ago).
Ajulo while citing legal implication for showing dishonour to the anthem also implored all, to take heed and show the necessary respect for the country’s national anthem in line with extant rules.
According to him, “failure to stand during the rendition of the anthem is an offense punishable by imprisonment, fine and or both fine and imprisonment,” Ajulo said.
The senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) made this announcement in a statement released on Saturday and personally sent to Veracity Desk [veracitydesk.com.ng] and other reputable media outlets.
Read the full release in extenso as reproduced hereunder:
LEGAL IMPLICATION OF NEW-OLD NATIONAL ANTHEM
As a concerned citizen and legal practitioner, I feel compelled to address a pressing matter.
I have been dismayed by recent commentaries from certain individuals who brazenly boast about their disdain for the New-Old Nigerian National Anthem.
They openly defy the law, refusing to stand, sing, or show respect when the anthem is played.
Let them be reminded that such actions are considered a grave sign of disrespect and can incur serious legal consequences.
The Nigerian National Anthem Act stipulates that failure to stand during the rendition of the anthem is an offense punishable by imprisonment, fine and or both fine and imprisonment
I implore all to take heed and show the necessary respect for our national anthem…..Séé Móré
Séé Victoria, The Robot Who Was Created To Give Birth Like A Real Woman
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