Some Nigerian Nationalists Southern Nigeria History Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: History
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Topic: Some Southern Nigerian Nationalists
Duration: 1 week
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will learn about Southern Nigerian nationalists and their contributions.
- Students will understand the importance of these nationalists in Nigerian history.
- Students will develop an appreciation for the role of individuals in shaping their country’s destiny.
Key Words: Nationalists, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Akanu Ibiam, Alvan Ikoku, Obafemi Awolowo, Michael Imoudu, Southern Nigeria.
Entry Behaviour: Students will be asked if they know any famous Nigerians who fought for Nigeria’s independence.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for History
- Basic History textbooks for Primary 5
- Biographies of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Akanu Ibiam, Alvan Ikoku, Obafemi Awolowo, and Michael Imoudu
- Pictures and posters of the nationalists
- Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard
- Writing materials for note-taking
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: We will begin by discussing what students already know about Nigeria’s struggle for independence and any familiar names they may have heard before. This will help us introduce the topic of Southern Nigerian nationalists.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication
Learning Materials:
- Charts showing the timeline of Nigeria’s independence movement
- Maps showing the regions the nationalists came from
Some Southern Nigerian Nationalists:
- Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe 📜
- He was Nigeria’s first president.
- Azikiwe founded the West African Pilot newspaper to promote nationalism.
- He played a key role in Nigeria’s struggle for independence.
- Dr Akanu Ibiam 🏥
- Ibiam was a medical doctor and politician.
- He advocated for the rights of the Igbo people and served as the governor of Eastern Nigeria.
- Ibiam was known for his commitment to social justice and equality.
- Dr Alvan Ikoku 📚
- Ikoku was an educator, philosopher, and nationalist.
- He founded the Nigerian Youth Movement to fight for Nigerian interests.
- Ikoku emphasized the importance of education in nation-building.
- Chief Obafemi Awolowo 🏛️
- Awolowo was a lawyer and politician.
- He was the first Premier of the Western Region and a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape.
- Awolowo’s policies focused on free education and infrastructural development.
- Pa Michael Imoudu 👴
- Imoudu was a labor leader and activist.
- He fought for the rights of Nigerian workers and was involved in various labor movements.
- Imoudu was known for his advocacy for better working conditions and wages.
Other Southern Nigeria Nationalists and their activities:
- Chief Anthony Enahoro: He moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence in 1953.
- Chief Samuel Akintola: He was a prominent politician and played a role in Nigeria’s political development.
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: She was a women’s rights activist and played a significant role in Nigeria’s independence movement.
- Ernest Ikoli: He was a journalist and politician who advocated for Nigerian interests and independence.
Class Discussion :
- Who were some Southern Nigerian nationalists?
- Some Southern Nigerian nationalists included Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr Akanu Ibiam, Dr Alvan Ikoku, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and Pa Michael Imoudu.
- What did Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe do for Nigeria?
- Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Nigeria’s first president and played a key role in the struggle for independence.
- What was Dr Akanu Ibiam known for?
- Dr Akanu Ibiam was a medical doctor and politician who advocated for the rights of the Igbo people.
- What were Dr Alvan Ikoku’s contributions to Nigeria?
- Dr Alvan Ikoku was an educator and nationalist who founded the Nigerian Youth Movement and emphasized the importance of education.
- What were Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on?
- Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on free education and infrastructural development.
- Who was Pa Michael Imoudu and what did he do?
- Pa Michael Imoudu was a labor leader and activist who fought for the rights of Nigerian workers.
- What other Southern Nigerian nationalists were there?
- Other Southern Nigerian nationalists included Chief Anthony Enahoro, Chief Samuel Akintola, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Ernest Ikoli.
- What did Chief Anthony Enahoro do?
- Chief Anthony Enahoro moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence in 1953.
- Who was Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and what was her role?
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a women’s rights activist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s independence movement.
- What did Ernest Ikoli advocate for?
- Ernest Ikoli was a journalist and politician who advocated for Nigerian interests and independence.
Evaluation :
- Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Nigeria’s first a) president b) astronaut c) doctor d) teacher.
- Dr Akanu Ibiam was known for advocating for the rights of the a) Yoruba b) Igbo c) Hausa d) Fulani people.
- Dr Alvan Ikoku founded the a) Nigerian Youth Movement b) Nigerian Football Team c) Nigerian Space Agency d) Nigerian Dance Group.
- Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on a) free education b) expensive cars c) luxury holidays d) fancy clothes.
- Pa Michael Imoudu was a a) labor leader b) musician c) astronaut d) doctor.
- Chief Anthony Enahoro moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence in a) 1953 b) 1960 c) 1970 d) 1980.
- Chief Samuel Akintola was a prominent a) musician b) politician c) doctor d) astronaut.
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a women’s rights activist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s a) independence movement b) dance revolution c) music industry d) sports development.
- Ernest Ikoli was a a) journalist and politician b) astronaut c) doctor d) musician.
- Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe founded the a) West African Pilot newspaper b) West African Football Team c) West African Dance Group d) West African Space Agency.
- Dr Akanu Ibiam served as the governor of a) Western Nigeria b) Eastern Nigeria c) Northern Nigeria d) Southern Nigeria.
- Dr Alvan Ikoku emphasized the importance of a) education b) shopping c) traveling d) playing.
- Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on a) infrastructural development b) luxury holidays c) fancy clothes d) expensive cars.
- Pa Michael Imoudu fought for the rights of a) Nigerian workers b) Nigerian musicians c) Nigerian astronauts d) Nigerian doctors.
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a strong advocate for a) women’s rights b) men’s rights c) children’s rights d) animals’ rights.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was Some Nigerian Nationalists Herbert Macaulay, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of Southern Nigerian nationalists, showing pictures and giving brief biographies of each.
- Step 3: The teacher allows students to give their own contributions about what they have learned and corrects any misconceptions.
- Step 4: The teacher discusses the contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Akanu Ibiam, Alvan Ikoku, Obafemi Awolowo, and Michael Imoudu to Nigeria’s independence movement.
- Step 5: The teacher emphasizes the importance of nationalism and individual efforts in shaping Nigeria’s history.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate discussions
- Present information clearly
- Provide examples and illustrations
- Correct misconceptions
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively
- Take notes
- Ask questions
- Engage in group discussions and role-plays
Assessment:
- Observation of participation in discussions and activities
- Quizzes on key concepts
- Group presentations on the contributions of each nationalist
Evaluation Questions:
- Who were some Southern Nigerian nationalists we discussed?
- What did Nnamdi Azikiwe do for Nigeria?
- Why is Akanu Ibiam important in Nigerian history?
- What were Alvan Ikoku’s contributions to Nigeria?
- What were Obafemi Awolowo’s policies focused on?
- Who was Michael Imoudu and what did he do?
- How did Nnamdi Azikiwe contribute to Nigeria’s independence?
- What were Akanu Ibiam’s achievements?
- Why are these nationalists important in Nigerian history?
- How can individuals contribute to their country’s development?
Conclusion: The teacher will go around to assess students’ understanding by reviewing their notes and answering any remaining questions.