FG To Stop Religious Prayers At Events For 2nd Stanza Nat' Anthen

Strong indications have emerged of the FederalGovernment’s move to stop the saying of opening prayers at events across the nation and replace it with reciting the second stanza of the National Anthem.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) led bythe newly appointed acting director general,Ngozi Ekeoba announced the move on microblogging website, Twitter on Thursday,March 24, 2016.The agency wrote: “The 2nd stanza of Nigeria National Anthem is being promoted by the NOA as opening prayer at events.”Although a handful of Nigerians kicked against the move but the agency insisted that it was agreat step towards promoting the NationalAnthem.

A source privy to the matter disclosed that theagency rule is yet to be enforced as the agency is still consulting with relevant stakeholders on the issue.“The new DG has been promoting it since she came on board, but she is also careful not to receive a backlash for the idea given the very religious nature of Nigerians,” the source said.“So at the moment it is not been enforced but they are pushing the idea to many people, agencies, government departments and parastatals and many are okay with the idea.The feedback so far has been positive.
”Nigerians, do you support the motion?---------------------------