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Some Nigerian Nationalists Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, etc

Some Nigerian Nationalists: Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello
History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4 and 5

Subject: History

Class: Primary 5

Term: Second Term

Week: 4 and 5

Age: 10-11 years

Topic: Nigerian Nationalists: Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello

Behavioural Objectives

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

  1. Identify and describe key Nigerian nationalists.
  2. State the roles of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello in Nigeria’s independence.
  3. Explain how the efforts of these nationalists influenced Nigeria’s independence.

Keywords

  • Nationalist
  • Independence
  • Colonialism
  • Self-governance
  • Leadership

Set Induction

Show pupils pictures of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello. Ask, “Do you recognize these people? What do you think they contributed to Nigeria?”

Entry Behaviour

Students should already understand the concepts of nationalism and independence, as taught in the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Flashcards with the names and pictures of the nationalists.
  • History textbooks.
  • A map of Nigeria indicating regions associated with the nationalists.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

  • Recap the concept of nationalism and its importance in Nigeria’s history.
  • Discuss briefly how unity among Nigerians helped achieve independence.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical Thinking: Pupils analyze the contributions of different nationalists.
  • Collaboration: Pupils work in groups to discuss the achievements of the nationalists.
  • Communication: Pupils present their findings on the contributions of specific nationalists.

Learning Materials

  • History textbooks.
  • Flashcards and printed biographies of the nationalists.
  • A timeline of Nigeria’s journey to independence.

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work.
  • Primary 5 History Textbook.

Instructional Materials

  • Pictures and short biographies of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello.
  • A whiteboard and markers.
  • A chart showing Nigeria’s road to independence.

Content

Who Are Nationalists?

Nationalists are individuals who fought for their country’s freedom from colonial rule and advocated for independence. In Nigeria, several nationalists worked tirelessly to free the country from British control.

Key Nigerian Nationalists and Their Contributions

  1. Herbert Macaulay (1864–1946):
    • Known as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism.
    • Founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923, Nigeria’s first political party.
    • Used his writings and political activities to oppose colonial policies.
  2. Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996):
    • Also called “Zik of Africa.”
    • Played a significant role in the founding of political movements such as the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC).
    • Became the first President of Nigeria in 1963.
  3. Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987):
    • Leader of the Action Group Party.
    • Advocated for free education and health care in Western Nigeria.
    • Worked towards the unification of Nigeria and the establishment of self-rule.
  4. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912–1966):
    • Known as the Golden Voice of Africa.
    • Became Nigeria’s first Prime Minister in 1960.
    • Promoted peaceful negotiations for independence.
  5. Ahmadu Bello (1910–1966):
    • The Sardauna of Sokoto and a prominent leader in Northern Nigeria.
    • Helped establish the Northern People’s Congress (NPC).
    • Advocated for the development of Northern Nigeria while supporting the push for independence.

The Impact of Nationalists on Nigeria’s Independence

  • Their campaigns raised awareness about colonial injustices.
  • Formed political parties that united Nigerians to demand independence.
  • Negotiated with the British government for Nigeria’s self-rule.
  • Their efforts led to Nigeria gaining independence on October 1, 1960.

Presentation

  1. Step 1 (Revision of Previous Topic):
    • Briefly revise the concept of nationalism and the roles of nationalists in Nigeria’s history.
  2. Step 2 (Introduction of New Topic):
    • Introduce the key Nigerian nationalists and explain their roles in the struggle for independence.
  3. Step 3 (Student Contributions and Corrections):
    • Encourage pupils to discuss the contributions of each nationalist and ask questions to clarify misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Introduce the nationalists with brief biographies.
  2. Display pictures and achievements of the nationalists.
  3. Engage pupils in discussions and activities related to the contributions of these nationalists.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Listen attentively and take notes during the lesson.
  2. Participate in group activities to discuss the nationalists’ roles.
  3. Answer questions posed by the teacher and share their ideas.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

  1. Herbert Macaulay is known as the __________ of Nigerian Nationalism.
  2. __________ was Nigeria’s first President.
  3. Obafemi Awolowo introduced free __________ in Western Nigeria.
  4. The first Prime Minister of Nigeria was __________.
  5. Ahmadu Bello was the leader of the __________ People’s Congress.

Evaluation

  1. Who is known as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism?
  2. List two contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe to Nigeria’s independence.
  3. What role did Abubakar Tafawa Balewa play in Nigeria’s history?
  4. Mention one achievement of Obafemi Awolowo.
  5. How did Ahmadu Bello contribute to the development of Northern Nigeria?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the contributions of Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and Ahmadu Bello. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on the importance of unity and dedication in achieving national goals.

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