Yeah, let's talk about the man, the mission, the way
From the Bo School grounds to the light of the day
Come on!
Born in the South where the sweet rivers run
To the legendary Bo School, beneath the bright sun
Excellence defined, he was aiming for height
A brilliant young mind, remarkably bright
From the shores of the coast to the Soviet land
He mastered the science, he grasped the command
Off to the UK to refine his own way
Sharpening the vision for a brighter day
Across every border, he’s leading the stride
With knowledge and wisdom as his only guide
Let us recall the great men of our land
Those who build the nation with a steady hand
We sing of a leader, true and upright
Shining a beacon of hope in the night
Honorable Julius Daniel Mattai, we salute your name
Transforming the minerals, changing the game
From the south to the world, a visionary son
Yeah, we say well done, well done!
He built up his firm, he’s the best in the zone
A master of data, he’s carved out his throne
Geology, science, environmental care
Mineral governance beyond all compare
Then came the calling to lead the NMA
To sweep out the darkness and usher the day
He stood for the people, he stood for the soil
Ensuring the riches reward those who toil
Maximizing the revenue, protecting the right
For mining communities in the day and the night
Let us recall the great men of our land
Those who build the nation with a steady hand
We sing of a leader, true and upright
Shining a beacon of hope in the night
Honorable Julius Daniel Mattai, we salute your name
Transforming the minerals, changing the game
From the south to the world, a visionary son
Yeah, we say well done, well done!
Value multiplication! That is the cry!
Keep the wealth in the nation, let it rise high!
Creating the jobs for the daughters and sons
The vision is clear, the work has begun
Leading the fight for the power of light
Uniting the people and doing it right
A statesman with passion, a heart meant to lead
He’s planting the future, he’s sowing the seed
President of the ADPA, leading the way
Uniting the sectors to brighten the day
A true man of action, he plays his part
With an honest mind and a dedicated heart
Yeah, he’s holding the torch high!
Let us recall the great men of our land
Those who build the nation with a steady hand
We sing of a leader, true and upright
Shining a beacon of hope in the night
Honorable Julius Daniel Mattai, we salute your name
Transforming the minerals, changing the game
From the south to the world, a visionary son
Yeah, we say well done, well done!
Watch out for Minister Julius Daniel Mattai
A man of intelligence, reaching for the sky
Yeah, minerals belong to the people now
From the Bo School to the stage, he shows us how
Keep holding the torch, Honorable Mattai
Forward ever, backward never
Yeah! Let's go!