Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979

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

I.) Explain the reasons for the 1975 coup.

II.)  Examine the main features of the administration.

III.) Discuss its socio-economic and political programme.

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 reasons for the 1975 coup and describe the main features of the administration.	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher discusses the socio-economic and political programmeof the military administration	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 MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979

The reasons for the 1975 coup.

The 1975 coup in Nigeria, also known as the "July 29th, 1975 Coup," was primarily motivated by several factors:

1. Economic Instability: Nigeria was facing economic challenges, including inflation, declining oil revenues, and a deteriorating currency.
2. Corruption: The regime of General Yakubu Gowon was criticized for widespread corruption and mismanagement of resources.
3. Regional Imbalance: There were perceptions of favoritism and unequal distribution of resources among Nigeria's diverse regions, leading to tensions and grievances, particularly among minority groups.
4. Leadership Crisis: Gowon's leadership style and handling of the Nigerian Civil War had come under scrutiny.

The main features of the administration.

The main features of the administration following the coup included:

1. Military Rule: The coup led to the establishment of a military government, with General Murtala Mohammed assuming power as the new head of state.
2. Purge of Civilian and Military Officials: The new regime carried out a purge of perceived corrupt civilian and military officials associated with the previous administration, signaling a commitment to rooting out corruption.
3. Reform Agenda: The administration embarked on a reform agenda aimed at addressing economic challenges, promoting social justice, and combating corruption.
4. Foreign Policy Shifts: There were shifts in Nigeria's foreign policy, with a focus on promoting African unity and asserting Nigeria's leadership role on the continent.

The socio-economic and political programme.

The socio-economic and political program of the administration aimed to:

1. Economic Restructuring: Implement policies to diversify the economy away from over-reliance on oil revenues, promote industrialization, and stimulate agricultural development.
2. Social Welfare: Improve access to education, healthcare, and basic services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The government sought to reduce poverty and address inequalities through targeted social programs.
3. Political Reforms: Introduce measures to enhance governance, transparency, and accountability. This included initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions, empower local communities, and promote participatory decision-making processes.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 5 reasons for the 1975 coup.

2. Identify 5 main features of the administration.
3. Describe the socio-economic and political programme of the military administration..

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively