Chieftaincy Titles in Nigeria Civic Education Nursery 1 Second Term Lesson

Civic Education

Nursery 1 – Second Term Lesson Notes
Week 5: Chieftaincy Title Holders

Topic: Chieftaincy Title Holders

Sub-Topic: Functions of Chieftaincy Leaders and Traditional Leaders in Nigeria

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define who chieftaincy title holders are.
2. Mention examples of chieftaincy leaders in Nigeria.
3. State the functions of chieftaincy title holders in the community.

Keywords

• Chieftaincy
• Royal fathers
• Leaders
• Community

Set Induction

The teacher starts the lesson by asking:

• “Who is a king in your community?”
• “Do you know any other traditional leaders in Nigeria?”

Entry Behavior

Pupils know that there are leaders in their communities who are highly respected.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures of chieftaincy title holders.
2. Flashcards showing names of Nigerian traditional leaders.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher explains that every community has royal fathers or leaders who help maintain peace and order.

Embedded Core Skills

• Leadership skills
• Social awareness
• Communication

Content

Who Are Chieftaincy Title Holders?

• Chieftaincy title holders are people who hold important royal positions in their communities.
• They are the leaders of a clan or community and are highly respected.

Examples of Chieftaincy Leaders in Nigeria

1. Ooni of Ife (Yoruba Land).
2. Alaafin of Oyo (Oyo State).
3. Olu of Warri (Delta State).
4. Oba of Benin (Edo State).
5. Emir of Kano (Kano State).

Functions of Chieftaincy Leaders in the Community

1. Custodians of Tradition: They preserve and promote the customs and culture of their people.
2. Dispute Resolution: They help settle quarrels and disputes among people in the community.
3. Closest Form of Government: They act as a bridge between the people and the government.
4. Community Leadership: They lead the people and represent the community in various events.
5. Spiritual Guides: They are often seen as custodians of the gods and spiritual leaders.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show pictures of different traditional leaders in Nigeria.
2. Explain the roles and importance of chieftaincy leaders.
3. Discuss how chieftaincy title holders help maintain peace in the community.

Learners’ Activities

1. Name a traditional leader they know in their community.
2. Mention one function of a chieftaincy leader.
3. Share how traditional leaders help their families or communities.

Assessment

1. Who are chieftaincy title holders?
2. Name two traditional leaders in Nigeria.
3. State one function of chieftaincy leaders in the community.

Evaluation Questions

1. Chieftaincy title holders are the leaders of _______.
   (a) Schools (b) Communities
2. The _______ is the traditional leader in Yoruba land.
   (a) Ooni of Ife (b) President
3. Chieftaincy title holders settle _______ in the community.
   (a) Disputes (b) Games
4. _______ is a function of traditional leaders.
   (a) Preserving customs (b) Fighting wars
5. The Emir of Kano is a traditional leader in _______.
   (a) Lagos (b) Kano State
6. Chieftaincy leaders act as _______ between the people and government.
   (a) Friends (b) A bridge
7. The Oba of Benin is a traditional leader in _______.
   (a) Benin City (b) Kaduna
8. Traditional leaders guide their communities _______.
   (a) Spiritually (b) Academically
9. Leaders like the Olu of Warri belong to the _______ category.
   (a) Teachers (b) Royal fathers
10. Traditional leaders promote _______ in the community.
    (a) Peace and order (b) Fights

Conclusion

The teacher emphasizes the importance of chieftaincy title holders in maintaining peace and preserving culture. Pupils are encouraged to respect their community leaders.

Home Task: Draw and color the crown of a chieftaincy leader.