Primary 6 Second Term History Revision

Primary 6 Second Term History Revision Notes

Topics Covered

1. Military Rule in Nigeria: General Sani Abacha (1993 – 1998)
2. Military Rule in Nigeria: General Abdulsalami Abubakar (1998 – 1999)
3. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (1): Introduction to the Oil Industry
4. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (2): Benefits and Major Oil Companies
5. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (3): By-products of Crude Oil

Key Revision Points

1. General Sani Abacha (1993 – 1998)

• Background: General Sani Abacha became the Head of State in 1993 after a military coup.
• Achievements:
  • Stabilized the Nigerian economy.
  • Creation of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF).
• Weaknesses:
  • Human rights abuses.
  • High levels of corruption.
  • Repression of political opposition.

2. General Abdulsalami Abubakar (1998 – 1999)

• Background: Took over after the death of General Sani Abacha.
• Achievements:
  • Transitioned Nigeria to democracy in 1999.
  • Drafted a new constitution.
• Weaknesses:
  • Short tenure, with limited time for reforms.

3. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (1)

• History of Oil in Nigeria: Oil was discovered in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, in 1956 by Shell.
• Importance of Crude Oil:
  • Major contributor to Nigeria’s revenue.
  • Backbone of Nigeria’s economy.
• Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC):
  • Manages the exploration, production, and distribution of oil in Nigeria.
• Refinery: A place where crude oil is processed into useful products like petrol and diesel.

4. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (2)

• Benefits of Crude Oil Production:
  • Revenue generation.
  • Foreign exchange earnings.
  • Creation of job opportunities.
  • Development of infrastructure.
• Major Oil Companies in Nigeria:
  • Shell Petroleum.
  • Chevron.
  • Mobil.
  • Total.
  • Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

5. Economic History of Nigeria – Oil Economy (3)

• By-products of Crude Oil:
  • Petrol: Used to fuel cars.
  • Kerosene: Used for cooking and lighting.
  • Diesel: Powers heavy machinery and generators.
  • Asphalt: Used for road construction.
  • Plastics: Used in making bottles, containers, etc.
• Positive Effects of Crude Oil:
  • Economic growth.
  • Job creation.
  • Foreign exchange earnings.
• Negative Effects of Crude Oil:
  • Environmental pollution from oil spills.
  • Overdependence on oil revenue.
  • Corruption in oil management.

Evaluation Questions

Objective Questions

1. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was established to manage _______.
   a) Banking services
   b) Oil resources
   c) Education reforms
   d) Agricultural development
2. General Abdulsalami Abubakar is best known for _______.
   a) Discovering crude oil
   b) Transitioning Nigeria to democracy
   c) Creating the Petroleum Trust Fund
   d) Organizing a coup
3. One major oil company in Nigeria is _______.
   a) MTN
   b) Chevron
   c) Dangote
   d) Nestle
4. Petrol is a by-product of crude oil used for _______.
   a) Cooking
   b) Fueling cars
   c) Making roads
   d) Lighting lamps
5. General Sani Abacha created _______ to manage infrastructure development.
   a) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
   b) Petroleum Trust Fund
   c) Nigerian Roads Commission
   d) Oil Management Agency

Short-Answer Questions

1. List three by-products of crude oil.
2. Name two achievements of General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
3. What is the significance of crude oil to Nigeria’s economy?
4. State one negative effect of crude oil production in Nigeria.
5. What was the role of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who discovered oil in Nigeria?
   Oil was discovered by Shell in 1956 in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State.
2. What is the main role of the NNPC?
   To manage Nigeria’s oil exploration, production, and distribution.
3. What are the positive effects of crude oil in Nigeria?
   Revenue generation, economic growth, and job creation.
4. What are the negative effects of crude oil production?
   Environmental pollution and overdependence on oil revenue.
5. Name three major oil companies in Nigeria.
   Shell, Chevron, and Mobil.

Conclusion

This revision covers the key points from the term’s lessons on Nigeria’s history, focusing on military rule and the economic history of crude oil. Students should prepare by reviewing the by-products of crude oil, its importance to the economy, and the roles of past leaders.