Emergency Phone Numbers In Nigeria
Subject : Security Education
Class : Primary 4
Term : Third Term
Type : Lesson Notes
Week : Week 3
Topic : Emergency Phone Numbers In Nigeria
Previous Lesson
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Behavioural Objectives :
- To enable pupils to understand the importance of emergency phone numbers in Nigeria
- To help pupils learn the emergency phone numbers of important security agencies in Nigeria
- To develop pupils’ communication and problem-solving skills
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Embedded Core Skills
- Communication Skills: Pupils will be able to communicate effectively when reporting an emergency using emergency phone numbers
- Problem-solving Skills: Pupils will learn to identify emergencies and determine the appropriate emergency phone number to use
Learning Resource
- Chart of emergency phone numbers in Nigeria
- Pictures of emergency situations
- Chalkboard/Whiteboard
- Marker/Pen
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Content
Emergency Phone Numbers In Nigeria
1. 112 – This is the emergency number for the Nigerian Police Force. It can be used to report crimes, accidents, and other emergencies.
2. 767 – This is the emergency number for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). It can be used to report emergencies such as building collapse, fire outbreak, flooding, and other disasters.
3. 122 – This is the emergency number for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It can be used to report accidents on Nigerian roads.
4. 199 – This is the emergency number for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). It can be used to report emergencies related to security, such as terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes.
5. 112 – This is also the emergency number for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). It can be used to report emergencies related to maritime safety, such as boat accidents and piracy.
It’s important for primary school pupils to memorize these emergency numbers and know when to use them. They should also know their home address and be able to give clear and concise information when reporting an emergency. It’s important to note that these emergency numbers are for serious emergencies only and should not be used for prank calls or non-emergency situations.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in Nigeria. The IGP is responsible for the overall administration and control of the Nigerian Police Force. The current Inspector General of Police in Nigeria is Usman Alkali Baba.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is a federal agency in Nigeria that is responsible for road safety administration and management. The FRSC is tasked with ensuring the safety of Nigerian roads by preventing accidents and enforcing traffic rules and regulations. The current Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the FRSC is Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi.
The State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), is a security agency in Nigeria that is responsible for intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials. The SSS is responsible for providing security intelligence to the government of Nigeria, as well as protecting the president, vice president, and other senior government officials. The current Director-General of the SSS is Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
Emergency phone numbers in Nigeria for primary school pupils to know:
1. Inspector General of Police – The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Police Force is 112 or 08059666666 (SMS only). These numbers can be used to report crimes, accidents, and other emergencies. The Inspector General of Police is the highest-ranking police officer in Nigeria and is responsible for the overall administration and control of the Nigerian Police Force.
2. Federal Road Safety Corps – The emergency phone number for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is 122 or 07002255372. This number can be used to report accidents on Nigerian roads. The FRSC is responsible for road safety administration and management, ensuring the safety of Nigerian roads by preventing accidents and enforcing traffic rules and regulations.
3. State Security Service – The emergency phone number for the State Security Service (SSS) is not publicly available. However, in case of emergencies related to security, such as terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) emergency phone number, 199 or 08132222105, can be used. The SSS is responsible for intelligence gathering and the protection of senior government officials.
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It’s important for primary school pupils to memorize these emergency numbers and know when to use them. They should also know their home address and be able to give clear and concise information when reporting an emergency. It’s important to note that these emergency numbers are for serious emergencies only and should not be used for prank calls or non-emergency situations.
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Evaluation
1. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Police Force is ______.
a) 119
b) 911
c) 112
d) 999
2. The emergency phone number for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is ______.
a) 122
b) 117
c) 119
d) 999
3. The highest-ranking police officer in Nigeria is the ______.
a) Chief Justice of Nigeria
b) Inspector General of Police
c) Director General of State Security Service
d) Chief of Defence Staff
4. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is ______.
a) 199
b) 112
c) 122
d) 117
5. The State Security Service (SSS) is responsible for ______.
a) enforcing traffic rules and regulations
b) preventing accidents on Nigerian roads
c) intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials
d) responding to emergencies related to maritime safety
6. Emergency phone numbers in Nigeria are for ______.
a) serious emergencies only
b) non-emergency situations
c) prank calls
d) reporting minor accidents
7. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is ______.
a) 119
b) 112
c) 199
d) 617
8. The emergency phone number for reporting emergencies related to fire outbreak, flooding, and other disasters is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 199
d) 911
9. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is responsible for ______.
a) intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials
b) preventing accidents on Nigerian roads
c) responding to emergencies related to security
d) enforcing traffic rules and regulations
10. Primary school pupils should memorize emergency phone numbers and know their ______.
a) home address
b) favorite color
c) best friend’s name
d) favorite food
Lesson plan presentation on the topic “Emergency Phone Numbers in Nigeria” for primary 4 pupils:
Teacher’s Activities:
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the pupils and ask them if they have ever had an emergency situation before
- Introduce the topic by explaining what emergency phone numbers are and why they are important
- Presentation (20 minutes)
- Show the chart of emergency phone numbers in Nigeria to the pupils
- Explain each emergency phone number and when it should be used
- Use pictures of emergency situations to help pupils understand when to use each emergency phone number
- Provide examples of emergencies and ask pupils to identify the appropriate emergency phone number to use
- Learners Activities (20 minutes)
- Divide pupils into pairs or groups
- Give each group a scenario of an emergency situation and ask them to identify the appropriate emergency phone number to use and how they would report the emergency
- Ask each group to present their findings to the class
- Assessment (10 minutes)
- Test pupils’ knowledge by asking them to recall the emergency phone numbers and when they should be used
- Evaluate pupils’ problem-solving and communication skills by observing their group presentations
- Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the importance of emergency phone numbers in Nigeria and the appropriate use of each emergency phone number
- Encourage pupils to memorize the emergency phone numbers and know when to use them in case of emergencies
Evaluation:
- Teacher will evaluate pupils based on their participation in group activities and their ability to identify the appropriate emergency phone numbers and report emergency situations correctly.
Weekly Assessment /Test
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1. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Police Force is ______.
a) 119
b) 911
c) 112
d) 999
2. The emergency phone number for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is ______.
a) 122
b) 117
c) 119
d) 999
3. The highest-ranking police officer in Nigeria is the ______.
a) Chief Justice of Nigeria
b) Inspector General of Police
c) Director General of State Security Service
d) Chief of Defence Staff
4. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is ______.
a) 199
b) 112
c) 122
d) 117
5. The State Security Service (SSS) is responsible for ______.
a) enforcing traffic rules and regulations
b) preventing accidents on Nigerian roads
c) intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials
d) responding to emergencies related to maritime safety
6. Emergency phone numbers in Nigeria are for ______.
a) serious emergencies only
b) non-emergency situations
c) prank calls
d) reporting minor accidents
7. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is ______.
a) 119
b) 112
c) 199
d) 617
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8. The emergency phone number for reporting emergencies related to fire outbreak, flooding, and other disasters is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 199
d) 911
9. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is responsible for ______.
a) intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials
b) preventing accidents on Nigerian roads
c) responding to emergencies related to security
d) enforcing traffic rules and regulations
10. Primary school pupils should memorize emergency phone numbers and know their ______.
a) home address
b) favorite color
c) best friend’s name
d) favorite food
11. The emergency phone number for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) is ______.
a) 112
b) 199
c) 767
d) 122
12. The current Inspector General of Police in Nigeria is ______.
a) Mohammed Adamu
b) Ibrahim Idris
c) Usman Alkali Baba
d) Solomon Arase
13. The Federal Fire Service emergency phone number is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 199
d) 767
14. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 1963
d) 199
15. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is responsible for ______.
a) intelligence gathering and protection of senior government officials
b) enforcing traffic rules and regulations
c) responding to emergencies related to disasters
d) preventing accidents on Nigerian roads
16. The emergency phone number for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 117
d) 199
17. The Nigerian Customs Service emergency phone number is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 09055555881
d) 199
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18. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) emergency phone number is ______.
a) 112
b) 119
c) 1963
d) 0800-666-222