Nigeria State Governments

Subject : Civic Education

Class : Primary 4

Term : First Term

Primary 4, First Term, Civic Education

Week: 9th

Class: primary 4

Topic: State Government

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to explain the following:

1. a) Meaning and composition of state government-body of people who control the public affairs of many local government
2. b) The three tiers of government

Instructional material/Reference material: Textbook, charts and pictures

Building Background /connection to prior knowledge : Pupils are familiar with the topic

Content:

The meaning of state government

The state government is the body of people who control the public affairs of many local government areas. A state is bigger than a local government because it is made up of many local government areas. In Lagos State, there are twenty local government areas, according to the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Some of the local governments are Ikeja, Mainland, Ojo, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Agege, and Badagry.

Composition of state government

The government of a state is headed by a governor. The governor is assisted by a deputy governor. There are also commissioners who head different ministries. Each state has her capital. The capital of Lagos State, for example, is Ikeja. The capital of Ondo State is Akure, and the capital of Delta State is Asaba. There are thirty-six states in Nigeria.

Evaluation:

1. State the meaning of state government.
2. What is the composition of a state government?
3. Mention the three tiers of government.

1. Nigeria is divided into ________. a) countries b) states c) continents d) rivers
2. Each state in Nigeria has its own ________ government. a) federal b) national c) state d) local
3. The head of a state government is the ________. a) President b) Governor c) Mayor d) Prime Minister
4. State governments have the power to make and enforce ________ within their states. a) national laws b) international agreements c) state laws d) city ordinances
5. The governor of a state is responsible for the ________ of that state. a) international relations b) local businesses c) administration d) transportation
6. State governments have their own budget for projects and services such as ________. a) federal defense b) national healthcare c) state education d) international trade
7. In Nigeria, state governments play a crucial role in matters related to ________. a) foreign policy b) state boundaries c) national defense d) international trade
8. State governments can collect ________ to fund state projects. a) national taxes b) federal funds c) state taxes d) international grants
9. Each state government has its own capital city, which serves as the ________. a) federal capital b) national headquarters c) state capital d) international center
10. The government of a state has a significant impact on the ________ of its residents. a) national economy b) state industries c) local communities d) international relations
11. The state government is responsible for issues that affect the ________ of its state. a) global economy b) national security c) local population d) international affairs
12. The state government may collaborate with the ________ government on various projects. a) local b) national c) international d) federal
13. State governments have the authority to establish and manage ________ institutions. a) national parks b) international airports c) state schools d) local businesses
14. The governor is the chief executive officer of a ________. a) country b) nation c) state d) continent
15. The responsibilities of a state government include providing essential services to the ________. a) entire world b) state’s population c) neighboring countries d) international organizations

Here is a list of the 36 states and their capitals in Nigeria in tabular form:

These are the 36 states of Nigeria along with their respective capitals

1. The capital of Lagos is ________. a) Gombe b) Owerri c) Lagos d) Yenagoa
2. Which state has Abuja as its capital? a) Katsina b) Kebbi c) Lagos d) FCT
3. The capital of Ogun is ________. a) Abeokuta b) Akure c) Osogbo d) Ibadan
4. What is the capital of Rivers? a) Port Harcourt b) Minna c) Jos d) Sokoto
5. In Imo, the capital is ________. a) Gusau b) Owerri c) Yola d) Ado-Ekiti
6. The capital of Taraba is ________. a) Jalingo b) Yenagoa c) Makurdi d) Maiduguri
7. What is the capital of Kogi? a) Lokoja b) Ilorin c) Lafia d) Abeokuta
8. In Kwara, the capital is ________. a) Oyo b) Ibadan c) Ilorin d) Abuja
9. The capital of Nasarawa is ________. a) Lafia b) Jos c) Port Harcourt d) Sokoto
10. Which state has Kano as its capital? a) Katsina b) Benue c) Ondo d) Kano
11. In Nigeria, there are ________ states. a) 24 b) 30 c) 36 d) 40
12. The capital of Akwa Ibom is ________. a) Umuahia b) Yola c) Uyo d) Awka
13. What is the capital of Borno? a) Bauchi b) Yenagoa c) Makurdi d) Maiduguri
14. The capital of Delta is ________. a) Asaba b) Abakaliki c) Benin City d) Ado-Ekiti
15. In Anambra, the capital is ________. a) Uyo b) Awka c) Yola d) Yenagoa

STATE CREATION IN NIGERIA 1967

NIGERIA FEDERAL CAPITAL ABUJA