Examples and Categories of Nigerian National Honours in Nigeria Civic Education Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Civic Education Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Topic: Care and Moral Upbringing
Sub-topic: Examples of People Rewarded with National Honors
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Mention at least five national heroes and heroines, e.g., Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Herbert Macaulay, etc.
2. Arrange the pictures of national honor award recipients in a chart.
3. Identify the award received by each national hero and heroine.

Keywords

• National Heroes
• Heroines
• National Honor Awards
• Obafemi Awolowo
• Nnamdi Azikiwe
• Herbert Macaulay

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking the pupils to name any famous Nigerian leaders or individuals they know and discuss what makes these individuals special. This will introduce the concept of national heroes and heroines.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are aware of prominent figures in Nigerian history and understand the concept of leadership and reward for good deeds.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of national heroes and heroines
• National honor award medals
• Chart paper for displaying pictures

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will ask the pupils if they have ever heard of the term “hero” and what they think it means. This will connect to their understanding of people who have done great things for the country.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Citizenship education

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Herbert Macaulay, and other national heroes
• Visual aids showing different national honor awards

Content

Care and Moral Upbringing: Examples of People Rewarded with National Honors

1. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
   • Award Received: Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
   • Contribution: A key figure in Nigeria’s independence movement and a major advocate for free education in Western Nigeria.
2. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
   • Award Received: Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
   • Contribution: Nigeria’s first President and one of the leading figures in Nigeria’s fight for independence.
3. Herbert Macaulay
   • Award Received: Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
   • Contribution: Known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism,” he played a crucial role in Nigeria’s independence movement.
4. Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello
   • Award Received: Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
   • Contribution: The Premier of Northern Nigeria, he was instrumental in the region’s political development.
5. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
   • Award Received: Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
   • Contribution: A prominent women’s rights activist and a leader in the struggle for Nigeria’s independence.

(A). Examples and Categories on Nigerian National honours Awards

The National Honour Awards is in two  major categories which are

1. The Order of the Federal Republic  
2. The Order of the Niger.

These Two major classification are further divided into four ranks which are

1. The Grand Commander 
2. The Commander
3. The Officer
4. The Members  

These are the rank and file of the Nigerian National Honours Awards . The First one is always reserved for the president of The Federal Republic of Nigeria

1. Order of the Federal Republic

   • Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
   • Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)
   • Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
   • Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)

   Order of the Niger

   • Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
   • Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
   • Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
   • Member of the Order of the Niger (MON)

Source : Wikiwand 

Recipients Of national Honours Awards In Nigeria 

Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR)

• Shehu Shagari
• Obafemi Awolowo
• Nnamdi Azikiwe
• Olusegun Obasanjo
• Ibrahim Babangida
• Goodluck Jonathan
• Muhammadu Buhari
• Queen Elizabeth II
• Muamar Gaddafi
• Nelson Mandela
• Moshood Abiola
• Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
• Sani Abacha
• Abdulsalami Abubakar

Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)

• Mike Akhigbe
• Alex Ekwueme
• Atiku Abubakar
• Mike Adenuga
• Idris Legbo Kutigi
• Goodluck Jonathan
• Yemi Osinbajo

Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)

• Aminu Tambuwal
• Clement Isong
• Daniel Aladesanmi II
• Muhammed Adoke
• Alhaji Isa Sali
• Mrs. Victoria Gowon
• Yahaya Abubakar

Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)

• Christopher E. Abebe^[3]
• Taiwo Akinkunmi^[4]
• Grace Alele-Williams
• Senator Dr. Victor Umeh
• S. A. Ajayi
• Alhaji Umaru Baba
• Alhaji Buhari Bala
• Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
• Innocent Umezulike
• Idris Legbo Kutigi
• Magaji muhammed
• Shettima Mustapha
• Ernest Chukwuka Anene Ndukwe
• Ayo Oritsejafor
• Wole Olanipekun
• Lere Paimo
• Kashim Zannah
• Babatunde Jose
• Samuel Kolawole Babalola

Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)

• Olu Jacobs
• Osita Iheme^[5]
• Muktar A. Gadanya
• Tony Elumelu
• Genevieve Nnaji
• Omotola Ekeinde
• High Chief Gabriel Emmanuel Umoden
• Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho
• Kofoworola Ademola
• Albatan Yerima Balla^[6]
• Lere Paimo^[7]
• Slyvanus Okpala
• Bode Augusto

Source : Wikipedia 

Evaluation

Fill in the blank with the correct option (a, b, c, or d):

1. Chief Obafemi Awolowo received the __________ award. a) GCON
   b) GCFR
   c) MFR
   d) CON
2. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was Nigeria’s first __________. a) Governor
   b) President
   c) Prime Minister
   d) Speaker
3. Herbert Macaulay is known as the “__________ of Nigerian Nationalism.” a) Father
   b) Brother
   c) Leader
   d) Uncle
4. The __________ award was given to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. a) GCON
   b) GCFR
   c) OFR
   d) MFR
5. Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello was the Premier of __________ Nigeria. a) Western
   b) Eastern
   c) Northern
   d) Southern
6. Which award is the highest national honor in Nigeria? a) OFR
   b) GCON
   c) GCFR
   d) CON
7. Who is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism”? a) Obafemi Awolowo
   b) Herbert Macaulay
   c) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   d) Ahmadu Bello
8. The GCFR award was given to __________. a) Herbert Macaulay
   b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   c) Ahmadu Bello
   d) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
9. __________ was a leader in the struggle for women’s rights in Nigeria. a) Nnamdi Azikiwe
   b) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
   c) Obafemi Awolowo
   d) Ahmadu Bello
10. Which award did Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello receive? a) GCON
    b) GCFR
    c) MFR
    d) OFR
11. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was awarded the __________. a) GCON
    b) GCFR
    c) OFR
    d) CON
12. Chief Obafemi Awolowo was a major advocate for __________ in Western Nigeria. a) healthcare
    b) free education
    c) agriculture
    d) technology
13. The __________ award recognizes the highest service to Nigeria. a) GCFR
    b) GCON
    c) OFR
    d) MFR
14. __________ is known for his political development work in Northern Nigeria. a) Obafemi Awolowo
    b) Ahmadu Bello
    c) Nnamdi Azikiwe
    d) Herbert Macaulay
15. National heroes and heroines are rewarded with __________ for their contributions. a) money
    b) national honors
    c) houses
    d) cars

Class Activity Discussion

1. Who was Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and what award did he receive?
   • Chief Obafemi Awolowo was a key figure in Nigeria’s independence and received the GCON award.
2. What contribution did Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe make to Nigeria?
   • He was Nigeria’s first President and played a leading role in the independence movement.
3. What is Herbert Macaulay known for?
   • He is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism” and played a crucial role in the country’s independence.
4. Who was Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, and what was his contribution?
   • He was the Premier of Northern Nigeria and was instrumental in the region’s political development.
5. What award did Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti receive?
   • She received the OFR award for her work in women’s rights and independence activism.
6. Why are national heroes and heroines important to a country?
   • They inspire others through their contributions and sacrifices for the nation’s progress.
7. How does the government recognize the contributions of these heroes and heroines?
   • By awarding them national honors.
8. Why do you think it’s important to remember and honor these figures?
   • They serve as role models and remind us of the values of dedication and patriotism.
9. How can we learn more about these national heroes and heroines?
   • Through books, documentaries, and school lessons.
10. Can you name another Nigerian national hero or heroine not mentioned in today’s lesson?
    • Pupils might mention other figures like Wole Soyinka or Fela Kuti.
11. How does moral upbringing relate to honoring national heroes?
    • It teaches us to respect and appreciate those who have made positive contributions to our society.
12. What qualities do you think a national hero should have?
    • Courage, dedication, patriotism, and a commitment to the common good.
13. What can we do to honor the legacies of these national heroes?
    • By following their example and working for the betterment of our community and country.
14. How do these awards encourage others to contribute to the nation?
    • They motivate people to work hard and aspire to be recognized for their contributions.
15. Why is it important to care for and morally guide young people?
    • So they grow up to become responsible citizens who can contribute positively to society.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was on “National Honors Awards.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic as follows: “Today, we will discuss some of Nigeria’s national heroes and heroines who have been rewarded with national honors and the importance of moral upbringing.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to arrange pictures of these national heroes and heroines in a chart, and identify the awards each received, with the teacher correcting any mistakes and providing additional information as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the contributions of the national heroes and heroines discussed in the lesson.
• Show pictures of these figures and discuss the awards they received.
• Guide pupils in arranging the pictures in a chart and identifying the correct awards.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen attentively to the teacher.
• Participate in arranging pictures of the national heroes and heroines on the chart.
• Discuss the importance of moral upbringing and how it relates to becoming a national hero.

Assessment

• Ask the pupils to name five national heroes and heroines.
• Have pupils identify which national honor each figure received.
• Test pupils’ understanding with the fill-in-the-blank questions provided earlier.

Evaluation Questions

1. Mention two national heroes discussed in today’s lesson.
2. What award did Chief Obafemi Awolowo receive?
3. Why is Herbert Macaulay known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism”?
4. Who was the first President of Nigeria?
5. What award was given to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti?
6. How do national honors inspire others in the country?
7. What role did Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello play in Northern Nigeria?
8. Why is it important to care for and morally guide the young?
9. Can you identify the award received by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe?
10. What can we learn from the lives of these national heroes?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ charts and provide feedback, ensuring that the objectives of the lesson have been met. The teacher will also remind the pupils of the importance of moral upbringing and its connection to becoming a national hero or heroine.