Understanding the Roles of the Nigerian Prison Service

Lesson Plan: Nigerian Prison Service

Subject: Security Education
Class: Basic 2 / Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 11
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Nigerian Prison Service
Sub-topic: Roles and Duties of the Nigerian Prison Service
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify the Nigerian Prison Service.
2. List and explain the key duties of the Nigerian Prison Service.
3. Recognize the importance of correctional services in society.

Keywords: Nigerian Prison Service, Correctional Service, Duties, Confinement, Reform, Lawful Custody, Repentance

Set Induction:

1. Ask the pupils if they have ever seen a prison or correctional center.
2. Show pictures or charts of the Nigerian Prison Service, Army, Navy, and Air Force to introduce the topic.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic community helpers, such as police officers and soldiers.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of the Nigerian Prison Service
• Chart or poster of different security agencies
• A map showing the location of prisons in Nigeria

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils have been taught about different security agencies like the police and military. This lesson will expand on how correctional services play a role in maintaining law and order.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Social and civic responsibility
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Charts and pictures of Nigerian Correctional Centers
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts or printouts about the Nigerian Correctional Service

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Security Education
• “Security Education for Primary Schools” by Lagos State Education Board

Instructional Materials:

• Picture or chart showing the Nigerian Prison Service
• A map showing prisons in Nigeria

Content:

What is the Nigerian Prison Service?
The Nigerian Prison Service (now called the Nigerian Correctional Service) is a government agency responsible for managing correctional centers, where individuals who break the law are kept.

Key Duties of the Nigerian Prison Service:

1. Isolation and Confinement: Keeping offenders separated from the public.
2. Enforcing Repentance: Encouraging criminals to change and feel sorry for their wrongdoings.
3. Citizen Protection: Keeping criminals in prison so they cannot harm others.
4. Enforcing Reform: Helping offenders learn new skills and become better people.
5. Lawful Custody: Keeping prisoners in lawful custody, as ordered by the courts.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-blank):

1. The Nigerian Prison Service was previously known as the ______.
   a) Fire Service
   b) Nigerian Prison Service
   c) Music Service
   d) Police Service
2. The Nigerian Prison Service operates ______ in Nigeria.
   a) Schools
   b) Prisons
   c) Hospitals
   d) Parks
3. The duty of isolating and ______ offenders is a major role of the Nigerian Prison Service.
   a) Confining
   b) Dancing
   c) Singing
   d) Cooking
4. The Nigerian Prison Service aims to enforce ______ among offenders.
   a) Repentance
   b) Music
   c) Cooking
   d) Dancing
5. The Nigerian Correctional Service protects citizens from ______.
   a) Fun
   b) Criminals
   c) Music
   d) Colors
6. The Nigerian Correctional Service keeps convicted individuals in ______ custody.
   a) Happy
   b) Lawful
   c) Cooking
   d) Dancing
7. The primary duty of the Nigerian Prison Service is to ______ offenders.
   a) Confine
   b) Sing
   c) Dance
   d) Cook
8. The Nigerian Prison Service is responsible for enforcing ______.
   a) Repentance
   b) Fun
   c) Singing
   d) Music
9. The Nigerian Prison Service aims to reform offenders by offering ______.
   a) Fun
   b) Education
   c) Singing
   d) Dancing
10. The Nigerian Prison Service helps prisoners to ______ their actions.
    a) Forget
    b) Repent
    c) Ignore
    d) Celebrate
11. A key duty of the Nigerian Prison Service is to protect citizens from ______.
    a) Music
    b) Fun
    c) Criminals
    d) Colors
12. The Nigerian Correctional Service keeps offenders in ______.
    a) Happiness
    b) Lawful custody
    c) Freedom
    d) Fun
13. The Nigerian Prison Service aims to encourage ______ in offenders.
    a) Repentance
    b) Laughter
    c) Freedom
    d) Music
14. One of the duties of the Nigerian Correctional Service is to provide ______ for inmates.
    a) Fun
    b) Reform
    c) Music
    d) Cooking
15. The Nigerian Correctional Service keeps criminals in ______ to protect society.
    a) Fun
    b) Music
    c) Lawful custody
    d) Happiness

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is the Nigerian Prison Service?
   • It is the government agency that manages prisons and correctional centers.
2. Why is the Nigerian Prison Service important?
   • It helps keep society safe by confining criminals and encouraging reform.
3. What do they do with offenders?
   • They isolate, confine, and reform offenders.
4. What is meant by enforcing repentance?
   • It means encouraging offenders to feel sorry for their actions and change their behavior.
5. What is lawful custody?
   • It means keeping someone in prison according to the law.
6. Why do we need correctional services?
   • To ensure that criminals are separated from society and given a chance to reform.
7. Can prisoners learn new skills in the correctional centers?
   • Yes, they are provided with opportunities for education and personal growth.
8. What happens to offenders who are not reformed?
   • They remain in custody until they are deemed reformed.
9. What is the duty of protecting citizens?
   • It means keeping dangerous criminals away from the public.
10. What are the primary duties of the Nigerian Prison Service?
    • Isolate, confine, enforce repentance, protect citizens, and ensure lawful custody.
11. Do prisoners stay in prison forever?
    • No, they can be released if they show signs of reform.
12. How do prisoners repent?
    • Through counseling, education, and reflection on their actions.
13. How does the Nigerian Prison Service help reform offenders?
    • By offering education, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs.
14. Can anyone visit a correctional center?
    • Yes, but there are guidelines and permissions for visits.
15. What happens if someone tries to escape from prison?
    • They are caught and face additional punishment.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce the topic by showing pictures of correctional centers.
2. Ask questions to engage pupils in discussing the roles of the Nigerian Prison Service.
3. Provide a clear explanation of the Nigerian Prison Service and its duties.
4. Organize a visit to a local correctional center (if feasible).

Learners’ Activities:

1. Answer questions posed by the teacher.
2. Discuss the duties of the Nigerian Prison Service with peers.
3. Take notes on the key duties of the Nigerian Prison Service.
4. Participate in a planned excursion (if available).

Evaluation (Short Answer Questions):

1. What is the primary duty of the Nigerian Prison Service?
2. Why do we need the Nigerian Prison Service?
3. How does the Nigerian Prison Service help to reform criminals?
4. What is the difference between repentance and reform in prison?
5. How does the Nigerian Prison Service protect citizens?
6. What is lawful custody?
7. How do correctional services help offenders?
8. Can criminals be reformed in prison?
9. What happens to criminals who do not show repentance?
10. Name two duties of the Nigerian Prison Service.

Conclusion:

1. Review the lesson by revisiting the key duties of the Nigerian Prison Service.
2. Discuss the importance of correctional services in keeping society safe.
3. Provide feedback on pupil responses during the lesson.