“Arise, O Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call Obeyâ€
The above extract is the first line of the Nigerian National Anthem. The word compatriot in the simplest breakdown means a countryman or woman. But, it does not end with this fundamental definition. It also contains strong positive connotations. It has to do with optimistic attitude (spirit) of patriotism and nationalism to ones state or nation as the case many be.
