”I trust Nigeria with all my heart” – Nigerians struggle to recite the national

Battabox headed out onto the streets of Lagos to ask Nigerians if they know their national pledge – and you may be surprised by the answers and recitals!

“We are looking for that patriotic Nigerian,” says Battabox presenter, Kayode. The full pledge is below:

I pledge to Nigeria my country,
To be faithful, loyal and honest,
To serve Nigeria with all my strength,
To defend her unity,
And uphold her honour and glory,
So help me God.

According to Battabox reports, many people interviewed laughed and were embarrassed but also defended themselves by explaining the ‘hustle’ of Nigeria is too much to remember such things.

“This country, if people say they are patriots – the government of this country -there is nothing to write home about. See I am trekking home now, there will be hold up if I have a car, so I now bought a bike and this man says I cannot ride a bike… and even all the graduates looking for jobs.”

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Posted: at 29-06-2013 08:12 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

ok

Posted: at 29-06-2013 10:42 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Even those thieves dat call themselves politicians can't even recite d anthem talk more of a poor hustling person.

Posted: at 29-06-2013 11:05 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

In my country we say:

I pledge to Biafra my country,
To be faithful, loyal and honest,
To serve Biafra with all my strength,
To defend her unity,
And uphold her honour and glory,
So help me God.

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Posted: at 29-06-2013 11:37 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

alright

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Posted: at 29-06-2013 12:02 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

NOTED !

Posted: at 29-06-2013 12:33 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

ITS OF  NO USE.EVEN THE PRESIDENTS AND THE GOVERNORS DONT KNOW IT,AND U WANT THE COMMON MAN DAT DONT EVEN GET ANY FAVOUR FRM GOVERNMENT TO KNOW IT.ABEGIII

Posted: at 29-06-2013 12:46 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Why one go sabi am self when there is no peace and unity in that country...

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Posted: at 29-06-2013 01:08 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

this is serious

Posted: at 29-06-2013 03:38 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

patriotic nigerian not nigeria!!!!!!

Posted: at 29-06-2013 04:55 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming