Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

THE FIRST REPUBLIC, 1960-1966: POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS MILITARY INTERVENTION IN GOVERNANCE

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE FIRST REPUBLIC, 1960-1966: POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS MILITARY INTERVENTION IN GOVERNANCE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence        

II.) Discuss the nature of the political parties of the period.

III.) Identify the challenges of democratic governance during this period         

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains  the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence and the nature of political parties

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                         

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher describes the challenges of democratic governance during this period     

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

THE FIRST REPUBLIC, 1960-1966: POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS MILITARY INTERVENTION IN GOVERNANCE

System of Government Handed Over to Nigerians at Independence

Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The system of government handed over to Nigerians at independence was modeled on the Westminster parliamentary system, inherited from the British colonial administration. Features of the system included:

  1. Constitutional Monarchy: Nigeria became a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the ceremonial head of state, represented by a Governor-General who exercised executive authority on her behalf.
  2. Parliamentary Democracy: The system featured a bicameral parliament consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of the House of
  3. Prime Minister and Cabinet: The Prime Minister, appointed by the Governor-General, was the head of government and leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives.

Nature of the Political Parties of the Period

During this period, Nigeria had a multi-party system characterized by several political parties representing diverse interests and ideologies. Some of the prominent political parties included:

  1. Northern People's Congress (NPC): The NPC was a conservative and predominantly Northern-based party, representing the interests of the Hausa-Fulani ethnic group and advocating for a decentralized federal system with strong regional autonomy.
  2. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC): The NCNC was a center-left party with support primarily from the Igbo ethnic group in the Eastern region.
  3. Action Group (AG): The AG was a center-right party based in the Western region, led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo. It advocated for regional autonomy, free education, and economic nationalism, and drew support from the Yoruba ethnic group.

Challenges of Democratic Governance During this Period

Despite the establishment of democratic institutions at independence, Nigeria faced several challenges in achieving effective democratic governance:

  1. Ethnic and Regional Divisions: Nigeria's diverse ethnic and regional communities often competed for power and resources, leading to political polarization and instability.
  2. Corruption and Nepotism: Corruption and nepotism were prevalent within the political elite, leading to the misuse of public resources, electoral fraud, and favoritism in government appointments.
  3. Weak Institutional Capacity: Nigeria's democratic institutions, including the judiciary, civil service, and electoral commission, were weak and prone to manipulation and interference by the ruling elite.
  4. Military Interventions: Nigeria experienced several military coups and interventions during this period, with the military often citing corruption, mismanagement, and ethnic tensions as justification for seizing power.
  5. Economic Challenges: Nigeria faced significant economic challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and income inequality.

EVALUATION: 1. Describe the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence. Give 3 reasons    

  1. Briefly discuss the nature of the political parties of the period.
  2. Identify 5 challenges of democratic governance during this period

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively