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SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK TOPIC
THEME 1: OUR VALUES
1. Introduction to Civic Education: (a) Meaning and need for civic education (b)
Objectives of civic education. (c) Importance of civic education. (d) Agents of
civic education.
2. Values: (a) Meaning and types of values (b) Sources of Values (c) Types of
Values; (i) justice, (ii) selflessness, (iii) honesty, (iv) integrity, etc. (d) Attributes
of each of these value types with examples.
3. Values: (e) Factors that promote good value system – consistency, trust,
tolerance, fairness, etc. (f) Opportunity to defend oneself – methods of self -
defense (d) Community services and value - Involvement in community services.
THEME 2: EMERGING ISSUES
4. HIV/AIDS: (a) Meaning of HIV/AIDS and the causes (b) Symptoms and effect
of HIV/AIDS
5. HIV/AIDS: (c) Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS e.g. use of condom,
abstinence, faithfulness to partners, etc. (d) Stigmatization of PLWHA. (e) Care
for the HIV/AIDS Infected and affected persons.
6. Youth Empowerment: (a) Concept of youth empowerment (b) Roles of
Educational institutions and government in providing jobs and Youth
empowerment skills e.g. Life coping, manipulative, intellectual, communicative
and artistic skills. (c) Importance and benefits of the empowerment skills. (d)
Practical work on specific skills
7. MID TERM BREAK
THEME 3: CITIZENSHP
8. Goals of citizenship Education: (a) Meaning of citizenship (b) Citizenship education
and its importance.
9. Goals of citizenship Education: (c) Types of laws and rights of individuals. (d)
Functions and structures of government.
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10. Goals of citizenship Education: (e) Nationalism and major, local/world civic
problems. (f) Nationalistic Roles of individuals and groups.
11. Revision
12. Examination.
CLASS: S.S.1
The word ‘Civic ‘is a Greek word which simply means,’ citizen of a city or an area’. Civics
refers to educating the citizens. Civic Education simply means educational and learning activities
specifically meant to create awareness, teach right values, right attitudes and behaviour that are
acceptable to the society they live in.
It can also be defined as the branch of learning that enables us to understand the activities of
government, our rights as citizens, the duties and responsibilities we owe to ourselves and the
society at large. Civics is the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of citizenship, its
rights and duties; the duties of citizens to each other as members of a political body and to the
government.
1. It enhances people capacity to understand their roles, obligations and duties to their
fellow citizens and government
EVALUATION
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EVALUATION
The agents of civic education are just like the agents of socialization which includes:
a. The Family
b. The Community
c. The School
d. The religious body
e. The mass media
f. Social organization
a. The Family: The family is the first unit where children learn how to interact with other
people. As it is often said that “Charity begins at Home” the family is the first agent of
socialization and first agent to educate the child.
b. The Community: The community members play an active role in forming and directing the
socio – political beliefs of a child. They are in the best position to further direct the child
towards a right direction.
c. The School: School at all levels are designed to teach, train, educate, socialize among others
an individual to become a complete human being. The school is a place where a child
receives organized learning experience.
d. The religious Bodies: these are institution where religious beliefs are taught. As an agent of
civic education, it deals with our duties to God, to our fellow citizens and our nation at large.
e. The Mass Media: Both the prints and electronic media are agents of civic education because
through them a learner and citizens interact with the happenings not only in their immediate
environment but the global world.
f. Social organization: These groups act as an agent of civic education through their political
discussion on certain issues specifically issues of national interest.
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. The branch of learning that enables us to understand the activities of government, our rights,
duties and responsibilities as citizens is known as __________ (a) Civic Right (b Civic duties
(c) civic Education (d) Government
3. The following are the objectives of Civic Education except (a) To teach right attitude (b) To
encourage good citizenship (c) to know how much tax to be paid (d) To develop the spirit of
cooperation and friendship.
4. Which of these is not an agent of civic education? (a) The Police (b) The mass media (c) The
family (d) Religious Group
5. The prints and electronic media agents of civic education is called____ (a) The School (b) The
Mass Media (c) The Community (d) Social Organization
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, pages 1-6
REFERENCE TEXTS
1. Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, luck Omotuyole &
Associates Nig. Ltd, pages 1-6.
CLASS: S.S.1
TOPIC: VALUES
2. Sources of Values
3. Types of Values;
Values are ideas or things cherished by people in a society. It can also be defined as norms and
behaviours, trait generally accepted as being of great worth in the society. Values are precept,
moral principle, ideas and beliefs which people hold dearly and cherished e.g. honesty,
contentment, faithfulness, justice, tolerance etc. values refers to worth of something which
cannot be quantified e.g integrity and patience.
Values means important lasting belief or ideas shared by people about what is good or bad,
desirable or undesirable, acceptable or unacceptable.
Values can be defined as the accepted principles or standards of a person or a group of people; it
is also the principles and beliefs that influence and regulate the behavior and way of life of a
particular group or community.
a. The Family
EVALUATION
1. JUSTICE
Justice is the concept of moral rightness based on ethnic, rationality, natural law, fairness,
religion or equity. Justice can be thought of as being more fundamental than benevolence,
charity, mercy or compassion.
ATTRIBUTES OF JUSTICE
a. Righteous
b. Just
c. Equitable
d. orderly
2. SELFLESSNESS
Selflessness is the quality of a person who is more concerned about the needs, joy, happiness etc.
of others than of his/her own. It deals with thinking about the needs of others than about your
own.
ATTRIBUTES OF SELFLESSNESS
WAYS THROUGH WHICH THE SOCIETY CAN PROMOTE JUSTICE AND SELFLESSNESS
3. HONESTY
This is the attitude of standing for the truth or telling the truth at all times.
It may also involve such attitudes as equity, fairness, openness, uprightness and sincerity.
Honesty implies being trustworthy; not likely to lie, cheat or hide facts.
ATTRIBUTES OF HONESTY
1. Integrity
2. Truthfulness
3. Boldness
4. Fairness
5. Responsibility.
4. INTEGRITY
Integrity is the quality of being honest and morally upright. It is the ability to do what is right in
spite of all odds.
ATTRIBUTES OF INTEGRITY
2. Non-compromise of principle
3. Truthfulness
4. Contentment
5. Fair play
5 COOPERATION
Cooperation is the working together of people to achieve a common purpose or goal. It is the
working together of two or more persons to achieve a common goal or objective in a family,
school community, town and country. Co-operation is needed in all fields of human endeavour.
In the office, co-operation is needed between the boss and the workers. The boss must lead very
well and the workers must obey their boss.
ATTRIBUTES OF CO-OPERATION
1. Sharing
2. Supporting
3. Obedience
Other forms of values include; faithfulness, self-control, diligence, transparency,
accountability, etc.
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. One of these is a good value (a) Cheating (b) Laziness (c) Faithfulness(d) Thuggery
3. The concept of moral rightness based on ethnic, rationality, natural law, fairness, religion or
equity is known as _____ (a) Selflessness (b) Justice (c) Transparency (d)
accountability
4. The attitude of standing for the truth or telling the truth at all times is called____ (a) Honesty
(b) diligence (c) obedience
ESSAY
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, pages 7 – 11.
REFERENCE TEXTS
1. Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, luck Omotuyole &
Associates Nig. Ltd, pages 7 – 11.
2 Read civic education for senior secondary schools, Book 1 by R.W. Okunloye et al,
Learn Africa Plc, pages 1 – 11.
CLASS: S.S.1
TOPIC: VALUES
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Self-defense also known as private defense is a counter measure that involves defending oneself,
one’s properties or well-being from harm. It is the use of physical force to counter an immediate
threat of violence.
1. Verbal self-defense: This means using one’s word to end an attempted assault. It is a way
of using word as weapons.
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EVALUATION
1. What is self-defense?
2. Explain three methods of self defense
Community service is an act that people engaged in to bring benefits to the local community.
Community service is a donated service or activity that is performed by someone or by a
group of people for the benefit of the public or its institution.
People become involved in the community service for some reasons which includes;
strengthening their community, to have a sense of responsibility and belonging, to improve
on their skills, to encourage the spirit of tolerance.
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
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1 The way of using word as weapons to end an attempted assault is known as ______ (a
use of arms (b) avoidance (c) Personal Alarms (d) verbal defense
2 All the followings are the factors that promote good value system (a) Electoral
malpractices (b) Tolerance (c) Consistency (d) Trust
3 One of the major reasons for community service is ___ (a) to create disunity (b) to
develop sentiment (c) to improve on skills (d) to encourage the spirit of
tribalism
4 Youth community service is also known as ___ (a) Youth Service (b) Adult
service (c) group service (d) none of the above
5 Examples of community service include the following except (a) clearing a pathway
(b) cleaning roadside verges(c) helping the elderly in nursing home (d)
encouraging theft
ESSAY
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, pages 11 – 15.
REFERENCE TEXTS
1. Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, Luck Omotuyole &
Associates Nig. Ltd, pages 11 –15.
2 Read civic education for senior secondary schools, Book 1 by R.W. Okunloye et al,
Learn Africa Plc, pages 11 – 13.
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CLASS: S.S.1
Meaning of HIV/AIDS
HIV simply means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It destroys the immune system of man.
Immune deficiency is a medical condition in which the body is unable to fight infections as it
should be. AIDS means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. This implies that the virus is
not inborn but acquired from a carrier. The virus weakens the immune system and lead to series
of diseases that can kill the carrier.
AIDS first appeared in the 1970s but was first recognized in the United States of America in
1981 and detected in Africa (in Uganda) in 1982. HIV –1t was discovered in 1983 while HIV – 2
was discovered in March 1986.
Causes of HIV/AIDS:
EVALUATION
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Effects of HIV/AIDS
3. A lot of money is being used in search of the cure and management of HIV/AIDS.
7. It creates emotional problems such as anxiety, fear and sadness for the carrier and his
loved ones.
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. HIV /AIDS has been described as terminal disease because ______ (a) It is preventable
(b) It is curable (c) It is transmittable (d) It is not curable
2. __________ is not among the causes of HIV /AIDS (a) Sexual misconduct (b)
Unscreened Blood transfusion (c) Sharing of sharp and pointed objects (d)
Sharing of food and sleeping on the same bed.
3. AIDS was first discovered in _______ (a) Nigeria (b) Uganda (c) USA
(d) Niger
4. The first African country to experience AIDS is _____ (a) Ghana (b) Zambia (c)
Uganda (d) Algeria
5 All of these are the signs of HIV /AIDS except (a)Unexplained rapid weight loss
greater than 10% of body weight (b)Night sweat (c) Accumulation of Body
weight (d) Fever lasting for more one month
ESSAY
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, pages 16 – 17.
REFERENCE TEXTS
1. Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, luck Omotuyole &
Associates Nig. Ltd, pages 16 – 17.
2 Read civic education for senior secondary schools, Book 1 by R.W. Okunloye et al,
Learn Africa Plc, pages 14 – 15.
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CLASS: S.S.1
Since HIV/AIDS has no cure, it has to be prevented. The following measures can be taken to
prevent the incidence of HIV/AIDS:
a. People who are single should abstain from sexual intercourse while married ones should
be faithful to their spouse.
b. Those who cannot abstain from indiscriminate sexual intercourse should use condom.
c. Those who use sharp objects such as doctors, barbers, and hairdresser should sterilize the
instruments.
e. Blood should be properly screened and made sure they are HIV/AIDS free before
transfusion.
EVALUATION
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HIV/AIDS stigma exists in many societies. The victims are stigmatized in various ways. Some
examples are as follows:
EVALUATION
1. State five ways by which people living with HIV/AIDS are being stigmatized
1. We should show love to people living with HIV/AIDS and make them happy.
2. Money and other items should be donated to HIV/AIDS infected and affected persons.
3. People should not discriminate against them by abandoning them.
4. We should extend hope to them and cheer them up.
5. Government and non- governmental organization (NGOs) should provide free drugs for
the people infected.
6. Public enlightenment for the members of the public to control and prevent HIV/AIDS.
7. Giving employment to people living with HIV/AIDS
8. Subsidizing the cost of treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
1. Itemize five ways by which people living with HIV/AIDS are being stigmatized.
2. List five ways by which people living with HIV/AIDS are being stigmatized.
3. Enumerate five ways by which people living with HIV/AIDS are being stigmatized.
4. State 4 preventions of HIV/AIDS
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT.
1. Problems of HIV/AIDS include all except ______ (a) it leads to broken home (b)loss of
human resources (c) problem of discrimination (d) None of the above
2. HIV/AIDS can be prevented through the following ways except ____ (a) Abstinence
from sex (b) having unprotected sex (c) use of screened blood (d) avoid sharing
sharp objects.
3. One of these is a way to care for PLWHA (a) Rejection by family and friends
(b)Discrimination (c) Sack from work (d) show of love to people living with
HIV/AIDS
4. The acronym PLWHA means(a) Person leaving with HIV/AIDS (b) people leaving
with HIV/AIDS (c) People living with HIV/AIDS (d) Person Living
with HIV/AIDS
5. It wrong and against the law to do the following to PLWHA except(a) discrimination
against PLWHA (b) treat them with rejection and disdain (c) share sharp object
with PLWHA (d) allowance for their fundamental Human Right
ESSAY
1. Taking care of PLWHA are our major duty, mention five ways by which you can take
care of PLWHA.
2. Itemize the various ways by which people living with HIV/AIDS are being stigmatized
WEEKEND ACTIVIT
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O Omotuyole, pages 17 – 19.
REFERENCE TEXTS
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2 Read civic education for senior secondary schools, Book 1 by R.W. Okunloye et al,
Learn Africa Plc, pages 16.
WEEK : 6
CLASS: SS 1
Evaluation:
Some of the important skills that youths need to acquire for their proper integration in
the society are:
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- Artistic Skill: This skill may reflect in art work/literature, science and
technology through creativity imagination and inventive ability. It could be
acquired by practicing drawing and painting.
- Manipulation skill: This skill involves the ability to skillfully control, direct,
coordinate events and people in order to achieve a desired and positive result.
In this case things and events are manipulated to produce a positive result.
- Life coping skill: This skill involves the ability to cope with a problem, task or
different situations. For a youth to be successful in life; it is indispensable for
him to acquire life coping skill in his daily function or activities to survive.
Others are:
EVALUATION:
2 The government also help in this area by establishing some department and
programmes.
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4 NLNG YES – Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Youth Empowerment Scheme based
at the oil producing states.
7 Libraries offer books to the rural youth on different subjects and vocation.
9 State governments established farm settlements where the youths are engaged
in farming activities.
EVALUATION
The importance and benefits of the youth empowerment skills can be grouped into the following:
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1. ECONOMIC BENEFITS: are financial and material benefits that youth empowerment
programmes bring about. It reduces poverty thereby making them to be financially liberated.
Through this they earn their living and become agents of wealth creation reducing armed
robbery and other crimes. They also pay taxes thereby contributing to government revenue.
The governments will tap the man power and brain power of the youths for the purpose of
economic development and industrialization.
2. SOCIAL BENEFITS: These are tangible benefits which are highly important and are essential
to the society. They include: Youth empowerment programmes that help to eliminate youth
restiveness caused by idleness and hopelessness. For example: Youth Empowerment Schemes
(YES). These programmes have contributed to the reduction of criminal activities in states.
Another example is the Federal Government Amnesty programme for Niger Delta militants.
Nigeria Oil production that fell from 1.5million barrels per day to around 700,000 barrels per day
increased to 2million barrels per day due to this programme. It restores peace and security. So
the Youth Amnesty is a good example of Youth empowerment programme. It trained the youths
in various skills transferred financial grants to the former militants. Encouraged them to lay
down their arms. It also helps family institutions by helping the aged parents and siblings give
them confident to settle down and get married.
It is also a tool in fighting HIV-AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). Drug
abuse, prostitution and political thugs.
4. POLITICAL BENEFITS: They are prepared for democratic and corporate leadership.
Youths become responsible and law-abiding citizens thereby preparing them for future
leadership.
EVALUATION:
A student who wants to become a lawyer should be bold, courageous and have confidence to
face large audience. He should engage in literary and debating society in the school so as to train
or develop himself for his future ambition.
He should demonstrate this skill by delivering breaking news in the society to the fellow students
during morning assembly.
EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
Objective Questions:
1. _______________ is the process through which young people are given the
opportunity to develop the skills and ability they need to become a person of
influence. (a) Youth leadership (b) Youth empowerment (c) Youth
development (d) Youth service
4. ___________ are the natural skills which every organism including man acquires
from birth to adapt fittingly in his environment.
(a) communication skills (b) Artistic skills(c) Life –coping skills(d) Manipulative
skills
6. Federal government Amnesty programme for Niger Delta militant increased Nigeria’s oil
production from 700,000 barrels per day to _________ per day. (a) 1.5million barrels
per day (b) 800,000 barrels per day (c) 2.5million barrels per day (d) 2million barrels
per day
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Essay Test
READING ASSSIGNMENT
Read Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by S.O. Omotuyole, pages 20 – 24.
REFERENCE TEXTS
Evans civic education for senior secondary schools 1 by Dr. Ben Emunemu et al
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Citizenship is the legal status of an individual person in a state. It is a condition of being a citizen
of a particular society, community or a country.
A citizen is an individual who is a legal member of a state or country and enjoys all rights
(social, political and economic) that the state has to offer.
An author defines citizenship as an expression of the status of individuals who possess full
economic, social and political rights.
To attain a citizenship status of a state, certain conditions are expected to be met as prescribed by
the law. The Nigeria 1999 Federal Constitution provides three ways/means which Nigerian
citizenship can be acquired:
1. Citizenship by birth:
A person is a citizen of any country he is born into whether the parents are citizens or
alien in that country.
2. Citizenship by registration:
If an American woman is married to a Nigerian man, the woman can acquire Nigerian
citizenship by registration through marriage. A child born in another country by a
Nigerian parent can also acquire Nigerian citizenship by registration.
3. Citizenship by Naturalization:
This is a situation where a Non-Nigerian who is an alien acquires the citizenship of
Nigeria for being in Nigeria for a very long period of time and has fulfilled certain legal
requirements as stipulated in the constitution.
For an alien to acquire citizenship by naturalization:
1. He must have lived in the country for fifteen years or more.
2. He must be eighteen (18) years and above.
3. He must possess good moral quality, character and conduct.
4. He must not have past criminal record.
5. Must renounce his citizenship for his first country.
6. He must swear an oath of allegiance to the government of the state.
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1. Define citizen
2. How can a person naturalize?
Citizenship education can be defined as a process of training and enlightening citizens of their
right and responsibility in the society. It is also a form of education given to the citizen of a
country in order to make them responsible individuals or people with a commitment to the
meaningful development of their society.
Citizenship education is a type of education that instills the most desirable values, attitude and
skills as well as knowledge into individual to enable them participate in the affair of their
country. It is also the process of impacting information about citizen’s status, rights and duties
into citizens with a view of making them understand the level of relationship expected of them
with the state. It involves the process of learning the skills, attitude and knowledge of
participating in the affairs of a state or country to which you belong. It teaches knowledge about
governance (democracy), the justice system, human rights, international relations and student’s
active participation in politics.
2. To educate the citizenry of their need to uphold the values of the society.
9. To teach students on the dignity of labour and to let them abhor dependency.
EVALUATION
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GENERAL EVALUATION
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
Objective Test
Essay Test
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CLASS: SS 1
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern
behaviour. Laws are made by governments. The law shapes politics, economics and society in
countless ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. We have criminal
law, which deals with misconduct,that is designated by the government in which the guilty party
may be imprisoned or fined.
1. Contract law: Regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to trading on derivative
markets.
2. Property law regulates the transfer and title of personal property and real property.
3. Trust law applies to assets held for investment and financial security.
4. Administrative law is used to review the decision of government agencies.
5. International law governs affairs between sovereign states in activities ranging from trade
to military action.
1. Constitutional law: This refers to the laws or provisions contained in the constitution of a
country.
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Rights of individuals
The rights of a citizen could be defined as those privileges guaranteed by law to be enjoyed by a
citizen of a country. Human rights refer to claims which individuals or groups make on society.
Some of the basic rights of individual in Nigeria are:
Right to life which nobody shall intentionally deprive a citizen of his life
Right to freedom.
Right to freedom from slavery and forced labour.
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
Right to privacy, family, home or correspondence without being attacked.
Right to freedom of movement and residence within the territory of a state.
Right to freedom of expression and the press
Right to ownership of property
Right to education
Right to vote and to be voted for in any election
Right to hold public office no matter how sensitive
Right to free and equal hearing
EVALUATION
1. What is Law?
2. Mention five area of specialization of civil laws
3. Explain three types of law
4. State six examples of Human rights
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For the government to perform its functions as an institution of a state, its activities are organized
into institutions with a standard pattern of relationship.
2. The Legislative
3. The Judiciary
The Executive
The president and his ministers constitutes the executive at the federal level, the Governors and
their commissions constitute the executive at the state level while the chairman and the
supervisory councilors constitute the executive at the local government level.
The executive institution of a state implements and enforces government laws, programs and
policies.
The Legislative
They make law for the good governance of a state. These people are called law makers or
legislators. Nigeria operates two legislative chambers- Bi-cameral chambers. First the senate-
upper legislative chamber and the second is the House of representatives which is lower
legislative chamber while at the state level we have the House of Assembly.
The Judiciary
The Judiciary interprets the law and settles disputes. The judiciary commission regulates the
activities of the Judiciary. The Supreme Court is the Apex court and the verdict is final. We have
various courts Native court, customary court, magistrate court, Sharia court of appeal, State high
court, Federal high court and Supreme Court.
Functions of Government:
Having defined government previously it is important to know its functions. Some of them are:
To foster unity, faith, peace and progress-Motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
To make laws for peace and order
To ensure public safety
To harness the resources of the nation and use it for the good of all.
To ensure equal education of all citizenry
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EVALUATION
GENERAL EVALUATION
1. Define Law?
2. Itemize five area of specialization of civil laws
3. List and explain four types of law
4. Enumerate six examples of Human rights
5. State the structure of Nigerian government.
6. Mention five functions of the government
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
Objective Test
Essay Test
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Kaysho Comprehensive Civic Education for Senior Secondary School,by Adeniyi Adeyemo et al
pages28-40.
CLASS: SS 1
Nationalism is the sense of attachment and consciousness that a citizen has for his country such
that he is ready to give all he can to serve the state and promote the country towards
development.
A nationalist is the one who lives to buy a future for his nation and the betterment of humanity.
Nationalism involves showing respect for the symbols of the nation-The Coat of Arms of the
country, the National Anthem, the Pledge and the Flag. It can also be described as the strong
emotional awareness of belonging to a nation held in bondage by foreign domination which leads
to struggle against such foreign rule and domination. A situation of representing the whole
country irrespective of the region, state or ethnic group one comes from.
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1. There are local challenges of equality in the distribution of resources; this is why we have
civic problems-Niger Delta where militants are always going on rampage. The
Ife/Modakeke conflict in Osun state, Aguleri and Umuleri in Anambra state, fighting
between Hausa and Kataf in Kaduna state. Religious crisis in Jos and other Northern
states. The recent issue of Boko Haram has caused civic problem which can be described
as internal terrorism.
2. The boundary problems, which also cause bloodshed, and transcends to international
boundaries problems causing occasional brushes-Dispute on Bakassi, Peninsula between
Nigeria and Cameroon.
3. Political crisis in Nigeria and other nations of the world such as Libya, Egypt, Syria, Cote
D’Ivoire.
4. Natural disasters such as earth quake, Tsunami, Flood and global warming deterioration of
the ozone layer,
EVALUATION:
1. Explain nationalism.
2. Identify three local civic problems and three world civic problems.
Some individuals who stake their lives for the independence or towards freeing themselves from
foreign rule in order to determine their own future after independence. Renowned nationalist in
the continent of Africa-Nelson Mandela who spent twenty seven (27) years in prison to fight
against Apartheid regime in South Africa, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana. Kenneth Kaunda of
Zambia, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania.
Herbert Macaulay born 14th November, 1864 founder of Nigerian National Democratic Party
(NNDP) in 1922. The President of National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (N.C.N.C)
formed in 1944.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe born in 1904. He mounted consistent and severe opposition against
perpetual rule of the British Colonial Administration with West African Pilot Newspapers. He
could be credited with the establishment of the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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Chief Obafemi Awolowo was born on the 6th of March, 1906. He came and joined others in the
struggle for Nigeria’s independence.
He organized Egbe Omo Oduduwa in 1948 a Yoruba Cultural group which later became the
Action Group formed in 1951.
The First premier of western region. He introduced Free Primary Education for the region,
provided social amenities like the establishment of Bodija Housing Estate, Liberty Stadium and
Western Nigerian Television which was the First in Africa. He died on 9 th may, 1987. His picture
adorns the one hundred naira note.
Alhaji Abubaka Tafawa Balewa (1912-1966) He Co-founded the Northern people’s Congress
(NPC) with the (Sardauna) of Sokoto-he was assassinated in a military coup in 1966. His picture
is on the five naira note. He was instrumental to the formation of Organization of African Unity
(OAU) in 1962. He was the golden voice of Africa and the rights of Northern Nigeria. He was
the prime minister when Nigeria gained Independence in 1960. There were others- Ahmadu
Bello, General Yakubu Gowon, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Queen Amina.There were groups that
played some roles in the nation-Nigerian Youth movement founded in 1933 as Lagos Youth
Movement later renamed Nigerian Youth Movement in 1936 founded by Dr. James Church hill
and others. They fought for –the inferior status of Yaba College appointment of Africans to
senior positions in the civil service and discrimination against African truck drivers.
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1. Explain nationalism.
2. Identify three local civic problems and three world civic problems
3. Name three nationalist and their roles
4. Define nationalism and identify nationalistic roles of some individuals.
5. Identify local/world civic problems.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
Objective Test
1. Who founded the first political Party in Nigeria? (a) Herbert Macaulay (b) Obafemi
Awolowo (c) Ahmadu Bello (d) Nnamdi Azikwe
2. _________ is the first regional premier that introduced free Education in Nigeria. (a)
Ahmadu Bello (b) Tafawa Balewa (c) Obafemi Awolowo (d) Nnamdi Azikwe
3. One of these is not known for his nationalistic role. (a) Nelson Mandela (b) Kwame
Nknemah (c) Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe (d) Dr. Good luck Jonathan
4. The following groups are known for their nationalistic roles except: (a) The West
African Students’ Union (WASU) (b) Nigeria Trade Union (c) Nigerian Labour
Congress (d) Political parties
5. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe died in : (a) 7 th May 1946 (b) 9th May 1987 (c) 15th January 1966
(d) 11th may 1996
Essay Test
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Read the next term notes
READING ASSIGNMENT
Read Basic Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools, by Ukaegbu merry et al, pages 55 -59
REFERENCE TEXTS
1. Basic Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools, by Ukaegbu merry et al, maybik
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