Summary
UNILAG releases guidelines on National Anthem and Pledge rendition following NOA standards. Only first stanza for regular events, full anthem for national occasions.
The University of Lagos has issued comprehensive guidelines aligned with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) standards regarding proper rendition of Nigeria's National Anthem and Pledge at official university events.
The institution specifies that only the first stanza of the Nigerian National Anthem should be sung or recited during regular university functions. The complete three-stanza anthem is reserved for significant national occasions including:
The third stanza of the National Anthem serves a ceremonial function and should be recited as the National Prayer at the beginning of an event.
University community members must ensure the National Pledge is recited at the end of every official event.
These guidelines aim to uphold national values and symbols with appropriate respect and decorum throughout the university community. All staff and students are expected to comply with these directives during official functions.
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