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Nigeria's anthem ends with the line: 'O God of creation, direct our noble cause; Guide 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 _____.'

Apeace will reign
Bpeace and justice shall reignCORRECT
Clove and unity grow
Dwe all shall live
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** This is about **exact memorization** of Nigeria's National Anthem, specifically the final line of the second stanza. The anthem is a core part of civic education and national identity. The complete closing line reads: "To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign." Notice both elements—*peace* AND *justice*—are mentioned together. This pairing reflects Nigeria's aspirations: not just absence of conflict (peace) but also fairness and equity (justice). You must know the anthem word-for-word, as exams test precise recall. **Why the wrong options tempt you** **A) "peace will reign"** — Captures *part* of the idea but drops "justice" and changes "shall" to "will." Close, but incomplete. **C) "love and unity grow"** — These are beautiful national values mentioned earlier in the anthem ("in love and honesty to grow"), so your brain might mix up different sections. **D) "we all shall live"** — Sounds plausible and thematic, but it's not the actual text. **Quick takeaway** Nigeria's anthem pairs **peace AND justice** in that final line—remember both must reign together for true nationhood.
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