Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to our Civic Education video lessons for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) to Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students. These lessons are carefully designed to align with the Nigerian educational syllabus for WAEC and NECO examinations.
In these videos, you will explore essential topics such as citizenship, human rights, democracy, national values, and civic responsibilities. Each topic is explained clearly to help students understand their roles in building a better society.
This resource is valuable for students preparing for exams, teachers looking for supplementary teaching materials, and parents who want to guide their children through civic responsibilities.
What is the State Security Service (SSS)? The SSS in the federal government law enforcement agency in Nigeria helps in internal policing. Functions of The State Security Service What is Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)? Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) was formally…
Management and Its Role: Management can be defined as the systematic process of coordinating various resources within a business organisation to achieve specific objectives and goals effectively and efficiently. At the heart of any organisation, the managing director holds a…
What is the concept of the rule of law? The rule of law is a foundational principle that upholds the supremacy of law, as administered through ordinary courts. It asserts that all citizens, including government officials, are equally subject to…
Meaning of Public Service Public service refers to the activities, roles, and functions carried out by government institutions, agencies, and individuals to meet the needs of the general public and promote the common good. It involves providing essential services, enforcing…
Abraham Lincoln famously stated that democracy is a form of governance that derives its power from the people, is executed by the people, and serves the interests of the people. This governmental framework involves individuals exercising their political authority through…
Popular participation refers to the enthusiastic and proactive involvement of the populace in managing the affairs of the state across different levels. This active engagement holds significant importance within a democratic framework, facilitating the efficient functioning and stability of the…
1. Citizens vote to elect their representatives to the National Assembly and House of Representatives, which are the major pillars in sponsoring bills to amend any section of the constitution. 2. Sending a memorandum to the National Assembly and House…
Characteristics and Categories of Human Rights Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other characteristic. They are considered essential for maintaining human dignity, promoting equality, and fostering a…
Source of Funding: 1. Personal savings:Many self-employed individuals rely on their personal savings to bootstrap their businesses. This involves using funds that they have accumulated over a period of time through disciplined saving. 2. Gifts from friends and relations:Some self-employed…
Civil society constitutes the realm beyond the confines of family, state, and market, where individuals come together to promote shared interests. It is commonly denoted as the ‘third sector,’ distinct from governmental and corporate entities, encapsulating a collection of non-governmental…
Apartheid in South Africa: A Dark Chapter in History and the Fight for Change Introduction Apartheid, the legalised system of racial segregation and discrimination, was a dark period in South African history that lasted for nearly five decades, from 1948…
National security could mean any defence plan by a nation which is good enough to successfully resist hostile or destructive action inside or outside a country. ROLE OF CITIZENS IN MAINTAININ NATIONAL SECURITY National Security Agencies the Military The Military…
Human trafficking refers to the recruitment, transportation, receipt, and harbouring of individuals in exchange for money. It involves exploiting vulnerable people, particularly women and children, who are subjected to forced labour, slavery, servitude, and prostitution. Those involved in this illicit…
Fighting the political apathy Political apathy, a prevalent phenomenon in contemporary society, encapsulates the passive and disengaged attitude or, in some cases, outright refusal of citizens to actively participate in the multifaceted realm of their state’s political affairs. This widespread…
Constitutional democracy is a form of government that is founded on the principles of popular sovereignty, respect for fundamental human rights, and adherence to the rule of law. It is a system where the people hold ultimate political authority, and…
Capitalist democracy is the form of government in which the powers of the government flow from the citizens to the governors, and the running of the government is based on the consent of the electorate. Capitalist democracy is a form…
EMPLOYMENT means to be engaged in a job or occupation. UNEMPLOYMENT is having no paid job or to be out of job. It can also be explained to be an involuntary idleness. FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYMENT POVERTY is a condition of…
To ensure that people live in peace in society, there is a need to obey law and order. This gives rise to people being in positions of constituted authority and the need to respect them. POWER This can be defined…
Law This means the whole system of rules that citizens of a country or an organised group of people are expected to obey. Laws are made by the government through the legislature, which is an organ of government in a…
Cultism is the membership and operation of cults. It involves secret activities where the members behave in ways that are not acceptable to society. There are many cults in Nigeria especially in tertiary educational institutions and some secondary schools making…