Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE MILITARY RULE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION

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

I.) Discuss the new revenue source for government.

II.) Discuss the second National development plan.

III.) List the Nine-point programme of Gowon.

IV.) Identify the achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

THE MILITARY RULE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION

The new revenue source for government.

The new revenue source for governments often involves diversifying income streams beyond traditional taxes. This can include options like public-private partnerships, asset monetization, tourism revenue, and tapping into natural resources sustainably.

The Second National Development Plan.

The Second National Development Plan is a strategic framework designed to guide a country's socioeconomic development over a specific period, typically spanning five to ten years. It outlines priorities, goals, and policies aimed at promoting growth, reducing poverty, and improving infrastructure, among other objectives. The specifics of such a plan would vary depending on the country and its unique circumstances.

The Nine Point Programme of Gowon.

The Nine Point Programme of Gowon refers to a set of policies introduced by General Yakubu Gowon, the former military head of state of Nigeria, during his regime. The points included measures to address issues such as:

1. Reorganization of the armed forces.
2. The implementation of the National Development Plan and repair of the damage and neglect of war.
3. The eradication of corruption
4. The settlement of the question of the creation of more states
5. The preparation of a new constitution
6. Introduction of a new revenue allocation formula
7. Conducting a national population census
8. The organization of genuinely national political partie
9. The organization of elections and installation of popularly elected governments in the states and the centre.

The achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.

The achievements of the Gowon regime include the initiation of various infrastructure projects, such as the construction of roads, bridges, and dams, which helped improve transportation and access to water resources. Additionally, efforts were made to promote national unity through policies aimed at integrating the diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria. However, the regime also faced criticism for its handling of the Nigerian Civil War, which resulted in significant loss of life and economic devastation. Additionally, there were concerns about corruption and mismanagement during Gowon's tenure, which undermined some of the regime's accomplishments.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly discuss the second National development plan.

2. List the Nine point programme of Gowon.
3. Identify 4 achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively