### Lesson Plan: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
#### Subject: Commerce
#### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1 (SS1)
#### Duration: 1 Hour
#### Topic: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
2. Explain the functions of the NPA.
3. Identify the major ports managed by the NPA.
4. Discuss the economic importance of the NPA to Nigeria.
5. Identify challenges faced by the NPA and possible solutions.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (for presentation)
- Handouts with key points and definitions
- Map of Nigeria showing major ports
- Case study articles on NPA
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#### **Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of commerce and trade.
- Introduce the topic by asking students if they have ever seen or heard about Nigerian ports or international shipping.
- Provide a brief overview of what the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) does.
**2. Presentation (15 minutes)**
- Use a PowerPoint presentation to outline the key points about the Nigerian Ports Authority:
- **Definition**: An overview of what the NPA is, including its establishment and objectives.
- **Functions**: Explain the main roles and responsibilities of the NPA, such as maintenance of port facilities, regulation of shipping activities, and ensuring maritime safety.
- **Major Ports**: Identify and show on the map the major ports under NPA's management (e.g., Lagos Port Complex, Tin Can Island Port, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Calabar).
- **Economic Importance**: Discuss how the NPA contributes to Nigeria's economy, including revenue generation, job creation, and facilitation of international trade.
**3. Class Activity (10 minutes)**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a case study or article related to a specific aspect of NPA's operations or a challenge it faces.
- Ask each group to read and summarize the main points, then share their findings with the class.
**4. Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Facilitate a class discussion based on the presentations.
- Ask probing questions to help students think critically about the roles, benefits, and challenges of the NPA.
- E.g., How does the NPA contribute to the economy? What are the major challenges it faces? How could these be addressed?
**5. Conclusion and Q&A (10 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Ask students to reflect on one thing they learned and found interesting.
- Open the floor for any questions the students may have.
**6. Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to write a short essay on the role of the Nigerian Ports Authority in boosting Nigeria's economy.
- Optional: Prepare a poster illustrating one of the major ports managed by the NPA and its significance.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Participation in group activity and class discussion.
- Quality and understanding demonstrated in the homework assignment.
- Informal questioning during and after the lesson to gauge comprehension.
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#### **Follow-Up:**
In the next lesson, perhaps delve deeper into one aspect of the NPA's operations, such as maritime safety or the logistics involved in port management. Alternatively, cover another significant commercial or economic entity in Nigeria to build on the students’ knowledge.
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