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INTRODCTION

Because of the great diversity of people and culture, Nigeria has distinguished herself over the centuries in the field of arts. Nigerian versatility in art is so great that it is generally felt that all African nations should view Nigeria as the principal trustee of the most durable fruits of black artistic genius. It is not precisely known when the first works of Nigerian art reached the outside world, but in 1897, following a British punitive expedition to Benin, over 2,000 Benin bronzes and ivories were shipped to England and later dispersed all over Europe and America. The oldest sculptures found in Nigeria were from the Southern Zaria and Benue areas of central Nigeria. They consist of terracotta figures and figurines made by a people who achieved a high degree of cultural sophistication. These sculptures, together with other cultural elements, have been named the Nok Culture. Evidence shows the Nok people had knowledge of iron smelting and adorned themselves with tin and stone beads, earrings, noserings and bracelets. The Nok Culture is dated between 500 B.C. and 200 A.D. The next known phase of Nigerian cultural evolution was Igbo Ukwu bronze casting. Found in the small village of Igbo-Ukwu, near Awka, the casts date from the 9th Century A.D. They first came to light in 1938 and consist of staff heads, crowns, breastplates, pendants, ornaments, anklets, wristlets and chains.About the same time the Igbo-Ukwu people were casting bronze, the ancient Ife people were also producing works in bronze, copper, and terracotta. In the first quarter of this Century, Ife works caused a great stir among world art critics and historians who were unaccustomed to such naturalism in African art. The best known Nigerian artworks are the Benin Antiquities. Legend recounts how the Benin people learned the art of bronze casting from Ile-Jfe around 1400 A.D. Oba Ogunta, the sixth King of Benin, is credited with having encouraged this art in Benin. Nigeria's cultural heritage is woven from threads of history and diversity, legend and conquest. Tourists visiting the country will gain insights to a glorious past as well as a promising future, set amid the natural beauty of this diverse country. From rain forests in the south, broad savanna woodlands in the center to a semi-desert region in the north, Nigeria offers a remarkable range of physical beauty in her land and hospitality of her people, ready to be enjoyed by the tourist fortunate enough to choose this land of ancient empires as their travel destination. Nigeria is a vast country with a population of about 140 million people covering about 923,768 sq.km of landmass, located wholly within the tropics. The country aptly described as the 'Giant of Africa' is richly endowed with ecological and cultural resources, which are of universal recognition. The richness and diversity of the Nigeria culture is a manifestation of the socio-cultural differences of the over 250 ethnic groups that inhabit the land for ages.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
O God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide thou our leaders right
Help our Youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.

THE PLEDGE

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.

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AGYAPONG EMMANUEL Comment by AGYAPONG EMMANUEL on January 3, 2012 at 4:29pm

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Olusegun Olufemi Comment by Olusegun Olufemi on July 28, 2011 at 5:46pm
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Emmanuel Comment by Emmanuel on March 28, 2011 at 10:32am
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Angela Nkama Comment by Angela Nkama on October 25, 2010 at 1:49pm
The federal republic if Nigeria has already been blessed<>
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samuel Comment by samuel on January 17, 2010 at 12:28pm
How can i report this dethor to Efcc
John kaluson Comment by John kaluson on November 30, 2009 at 5:19pm
May God contiune to bless Nigeria, so that other Afriacn countries will totally be free from the dificaulites they are passing, beacuse they are loking unto us for their freedom. Nigeria is a great nation, we are to make it more greater. Therefore all hands have to be at work as to make more greater.
Adebambo Olusegun Adeolu Comment by Adebambo Olusegun Adeolu on November 11, 2009 at 10:34am
UP NIGERIA
Oladipupo Comment by Oladipupo on September 24, 2009 at 3:53pm
God bless Nigeria and Nigerians, and we shall continually waist strong. One love, peace and unity.
Pastor joseph adebola Comment by Pastor joseph adebola on September 7, 2009 at 3:37pm
God is still faithfull to this cetry.....
Adesoji Adegbulu (WeBfReAk) Comment by Adesoji Adegbulu (WeBfReAk) on July 18, 2009 at 1:02pm
O God of creation
Direct our noble cause
GUIDE OUR LEADERS RIGHT
HELP OUR YOUTHS THE TRUTH TO KNOW

If the aspect of the Leaders and the youths who are leaders in the making is gotten right, Nigeria will be at her peak.

God Bless Nigeria
www.adesojiadegbulu.com
Jamiu Comment by Jamiu on July 16, 2009 at 11:43am
Niger is great Ambasador
Inegbenijie Oziegbe Comment by Inegbenijie Oziegbe on July 10, 2009 at 10:14am
NIGERIA IS A GREAT NATION, GOD BLESS NIGERIA!!!!!!!!!!
kunle Comment by kunle on July 8, 2009 at 4:33pm
despite all the floops,we still dont complain @ all......unlike other countries.......thank God
emeka enudi Comment by emeka enudi on June 24, 2009 at 12:55pm
nigeria, united in diversity despite all odds
tina Comment by tina on June 15, 2009 at 5:17pm
my greatest joy is that despite all odds, we still live in peace and unity, that the hand work of the Almighty. I appreciate God!
Malik Comment by Malik on February 4, 2009 at 6:03pm
Nigeria
what a great Nation it is.
Staying strong in light of
all troubles.
Unity and Love thats our strength

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