UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS NIGERIA

                         (OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR)

       INFORMATION, PUBLICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS & PROTOCOL DIVISION

                             INTERNAL MEMORANDUM

 IP/VC/UJ/64/VOL. VI                                                                28^th July, 2024

                                         CIRCULAR

To:  Members of the University Community

RE: NOTIFICATION ON THE NECESSITY TO URGENTLY PROMOTE THE OFFICIAL VERSION OF THE NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM AS SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE PRESIDENT

The University of Jos is in receipt of a Circular from the National Universities Commission (NUC) drawing attention to the official version of the National Anthem and the correct lyrics as issued by the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

The National Anthem as contained in the Act signed by the President is part of the National Identity Project (NIP) of the present Administration which is to be promoted and its integrity preserved for National cohesion, unity and sense of patriotism among the citizens.

Accordingly, members of the University community are to note the correct version of the National Anthem and its proper rendering while they should also take into cognisance that the National Pledge remains valid and operational.

Furthermore, members of the University community are being notified that the NOA will soon call for entries and issue the procedure for the production of an authentic Nigerian melody for the National Anthem with an indigenous Nigerian instrumentation which interested citizens can compose and submit to the Agency for consideration.

Please, find above the official version of the National Anthem and the correct lyrics.

Thank you.

Abdullahi Abdullahi 

Senior Deputy Registrar (Information and Publications)