### Lesson Plan: The Role of the Nigerian Customs Service in Curbing Crimes
**Grade:** Junior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Security Education
**Duration:** 40 minutes
**Topic:** The Role of the Nigerian Customs Service in Curbing Crimes
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS).
2. Explain the functions of the Nigerian Customs Service.
3. Discuss various ways in which the NCS curbs criminal activities.
4. Understand the importance of the NCS in national security.
#### Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop (if available)
- Printed handouts on the Nigerian Customs Service
- Short video clip on the NCS (optional)
- Quiz sheets for assessment
#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Welcome the students and take attendance.
2. **Recap:** Briefly review the previous lesson on security agencies in Nigeria.
3. **Introduction to topic:** Ask students if they know what the Nigerian Customs Service does and list their responses on the board.
- **Hook Question:** “Why do you think it’s important to regulate goods coming into Nigeria?”
#### Lesson Development (25 minutes):
1. **Definition and Overview of NCS (5 minutes):**
- Explain that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is a governmental body responsible for the administration of the customs services in Nigeria.
- Show a short video clip if available.
2. **Functions of the NCS (10 minutes):**
- Facilitate international trade by enforcing customs laws and regulations.
- Collect customs duties and taxes on imported goods.
- Prevent smuggling and enforce trade laws.
- Protect Nigerian industries by regulating imports and exports.
- Explain each function with relevant examples.
3. **Role of NCS in Curbing Crimes (10 minutes):**
- **Combating Smuggling:** Discuss how the NCS prevents the illegal importation and exportation of goods.
- **Drug Interdiction:** Explain the role of customs officers in intercepting narcotics and other illegal substances.
- **Anti-Terrorism:** Describe how the NCS helps in detecting and intercepting goods that can be used for terrorist activities.
- **Economic Protection:** Talk about the protection of the local economy from illegal trade practices.
- Use real-life examples and case studies to illustrate these roles.
#### Group Activity (5 minutes):
- Divide the students into groups of 4-5.
- Each group will discuss and write down ways in which the NCS impacts daily life.
- After 3 minutes, each group will present their points.
#### Assessment (5 minutes):
- Distribute the quiz sheets and allow students to answer questions on the roles and importance of the Nigerian Customs Service.
- Sample Questions:
1. What are the primary functions of the Nigerian Customs Service?
2. How does the NCS help in preventing smuggling?
3. Why is it important for the NCS to intercept drugs and illegal substances?
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points discussed.
- Highlight the importance of the Nigerian Customs Service in maintaining national security.
- Encourage students to reflect on how these roles affect their daily lives and the nation as a whole.
- Assign a brief homework: Write a one-page essay on how the NCS contributes to the economy.
#### Reflection:
- Note students' participation and understanding during the lesson.
- Identify areas where students struggled and plan to revisit these in a future lesson.
This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Nigerian Customs Service’s role in curbing crimes, while engaging students with interactive activities and assessments.