‘Misplaced priority’, Nigerians react to reintroduced National anthem

The recent reintroduction of the Nigerian national anthem has sparked a wave of criticism from citizens who label the move as a “misplaced priority.”

Many Nigerians expressed their discontent, arguing that the government should focus on more pressing issues such as economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity.

Here are a few reactions:

@kelechi_dozie wrote, “i only have one more national anthem to learn and God knows it is not Nigeria’s.”

@TheFavoredWoman wrote, “Changing the Nigerian national anthem written by a Nigerian, to the song written by colonizers is a stupid decision and it’s shameful that nobody in the National Assembly thought to stand against it.”

@DrJoeAbah wrote, “So, instead of debating the performance of the first one year in office, they focused you on old national anthem instead? Issoright! I sabi the scope. I commot cap for the person wey think am. From one Consiglieri to another, you have my respect! Nigeria we hail thee! 😀”

@_Telz wrote, “A new national anthem in 2024…a country without stable electricity in 2024”

@hackSultqn wrote, “They’re selling 4 pepper for 500 naira but I should be learning a new national anthem…”

@Osi_Suave wrote, “Inflation is at 33% but na national anthem be your priority.

It’s insanity at this point.”

@Hitee_ wrote, “King of propaganda

No one is talking about the failed one year , it’s the national anthem now .

Kudos!”

Social media platforms are abuzz with hashtags like #MisplacedPriority and #NationalAnthem, reflecting the public’s frustration.

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