Section 3: Mandatory performance or singing of the National Anthem.

The National Anthem shall be performed and sung on the following occasions -
a opening and closing ceremonies of Federal Executive Council, and State Executives Council meetings;
b opening and closing of sittings of legislative houses in Nigeria;
c constitutional oath-swearing ceremonies;
d flag-raising ceremonies;
e major celebrations, major award ceremonies, major commemorative ceremonies, national memorial ceremonies and the like, which are organised by MDAs;
f major diplomatic activities;
g major sporting events; and
h other occasions as may be determined by the Minister responsible for education with the consent of the President.