# Lesson Plan: Development of Political Parties in Nigeria (NCNC and AG)
## Grade Level: Senior Secondary 3
## Subject: Government
## Duration: 70 minutes
### Objectives:
- Students will understand the historical background and development of political parties in Nigeria.
- Students will learn about the formation, objectives, and impact of the NCNC (National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons) and AG (Action Group).
- Students will analyze the role these political parties played in Nigeria's path to independence and early post-independence politics.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer for a multi-media presentation
- Handouts with key information on NCNC and AG
- Political map of Nigeria
- Timeline handout of significant events
- Notebooks and pens
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-up activity**:
- Begin with a brief discussion on what students already know about political parties in Nigeria.
- Write their responses on the whiteboard.
2. **Lesson Objectives**:
- Explain what students will learn today: the development of political parties in Nigeria, focusing on NCNC and AG.
#### Historical Background (15 minutes)
1. **Context Setting**:
- Provide an overview of Nigeria's political landscape pre-independence. Mention key colonial influences and the need for organized political movements.
#### Development of NCNC (15 minutes)
1. **Formation and Objectives**:
- Explain the formation of the NCNC in 1944, led by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.
- Discuss the objectives: promoting Nigerian unity, self-governance, and economic development.
2. **Key Achievements and Challenges**:
- Highlight significant achievements, such as voter mobilization and anti-colonial advocacy.
- Discuss challenges faced, including internal splits and external opposition.
#### Development of AG (15 minutes)
1. **Formation and Objectives**:
- Detail the creation of the AG in 1951, under the leadership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
- Outline its focus: regional development, Western Nigeria's education and infrastructure improvement, and Yoruba interests.
2. **Key Achievements and Challenges**:
- Address AG’s role in regional and national politics, significant policy implementations.
- Mention internal factionalism and rivalry with other political entities.
#### Comparative Analysis and Impact (10 minutes)
1. **Compare and Contrast**:
- Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the NCNC and AG. Discuss similarities in their goals for self-governance and differences in regional focuses.
2. **Impact on Nigerian Politics**:
- Analyze the lasting impact both parties had on Nigeria’s journey to independence and early post-independence governance.
#### Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)
1. **Summary**:
- Recap the main points discussed: formation, objectives, achievements, challenges, and impact of NCNC and AG.
2. **Question and Answer Session**:
- Open the floor for any questions. Encourage students to discuss the topic further.
3. **Assessment**:
- Distribute a short quiz focusing on key details about NCNC and AG to assess understanding.
### Extension Activities:
- **Research Assignment**:
- Assign a homework project where students select another political party in Nigeria's history to research and present in the next class.
- **Debate**:
- Organize a debate on the influence of NCNC vs. AG in Nigeria's political development.
### References:
- Provide a list of recommended books, articles, and websites for students who wish to read further on Nigerian political history and the roles of NCNC and AG.
This concludes the lesson plan on the development of political parties in Nigeria, specifically focusing on NCNC and AG.