Introduction to Nigeria — Location, States, Languages, Religions and National Motto | Primary 1 Social and Citizenship Studies 2nd Term Week 10

Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies (SCS) | Class: Primary 1 | Term: 2nd Term | Week: 10

Previous Lesson: Culture Part 2 — Week 9

Performance Objectives

1. Identify Nigeria as their country and its location in West Africa.
2. Name the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
3. State the national language and major ethnic groups.
4. Identify major religions in Nigeria.
5. Recall Nigeria’s national motto.
6. Identify their own state and local government area.

Lesson Notes

Nigeria — Our Country

Nigeria is our country. It is located in West Africa. Nigeria is one of the largest countries in Africa and has the biggest population on the continent.

States and Federal Capital Territory

Nigeria has 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, which is the capital city of Nigeria.

National Language

The national language of Nigeria is English. Major indigenous languages include Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.

Major Ethnic Groups

Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups. The three largest are:

• Hausa-Fulani — mainly in the North
• Igbo — mainly in the South-East
• Yoruba — mainly in the South-West

Major Religions

• Christianity — mainly practised in the South
• Islam — mainly practised in the North
• Traditional religions — practised across different communities

Nigeria’s National Motto

“Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”

Know Your State

Every pupil should be able to identify their own state and local government area (LGA) on the map of Nigeria.

Evaluation

1. Where is Nigeria located?
2. Name two major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
3. What is Nigeria’s national motto?

Weekend Assignment — Multiple Choice

1. Nigeria is located in ___.   A. West Africa   B. East Africa   C. North Africa   D. South Africa   (Answer: A)
2. The national language of Nigeria is ___.   A. English   B. French   C. Hausa   D. Igbo   (Answer: A)
3. How many states are in Nigeria?   A. 36   B. 30   C. 25   D. 40   (Answer: A)
4. Nigeria’s capital is ___.   A. Abuja   B. Lagos   C. Kano   D. Ibadan   (Answer: A)
5. One major religion in Nigeria is ___.   A. Christianity   B. Hinduism   C. Buddhism   D. Sikhism   (Answer: A)

Theory Questions

1. Name three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba.)
2. What is Nigeria’s motto? (“Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.”)
3. Identify your state and local government area.

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