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.
Voter education is a process that aims to inform and educate individuals about the electoral process, their rights and responsibilities as voters, and the candidates and issues at stake in an election. It plays a crucial role in promoting democratic…
Functions of the 1999 constitution The Preamble: A constitution contains a preamble which declare its aspiration The political structure It states the structure of government; whether unitary or Federal and at the same time defines the division of powers among…
Meaning The Nigerian Constitution is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It provides the framework for the governance and administration of the country, establishing the powers and responsibilities of the government institutions, as well as the fundamental…
NEED FOR PLANNING To ensure and increase the rate of economic development. Planning assist in increasing the rate of capital formation by raising the levels of income, saving and investment. To remove widespread unemployment To remove high level of poverty…
Electoral malpractice refers to any illegal or unethical behaviour that occurs during the electoral process, with the aim of manipulating the outcome of an election or undermining its fairness. It can take various forms and can be perpetrated by individuals,…
Free and fair elections are fundamental to democracy and play a crucial role in ensuring the legitimacy of governments. In free and fair elections, all eligible citizens have the right to vote without any undue interference, and the electoral process…
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the main agent of democracy in Nigeria. INEC is a permanent body created by the constitution to organize Federal, state and Local Government council elections in Nigeria. Functions of…
An election can be defined as an act, or process of voting for a candidate to represent the people of a country in the various arms of government. The concept of election implies that the voters have wider choices and…
Before the date of the Election, each qualified voter is expected to have registered. At the registration centre, he will be given a voter’s card which qualifies him for voting on the day of the election. On election day, the…
Voter education is a process of teaching, training and learning about a political activity that will guide the electorates before, during and after the election in a country. Voting Voting in its widest meaning is an act of choosing candidates…
ACTIVITIES OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES There are two major agencies in Nigeria responsible for drug management and control. These agencies are NDLEA and NAFDAC. a) National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA): This agency was established by Decree 48 of…
It will be difficult to completely eradicated drug abuse in Nigeria. However, some measures can help to reduce the rate and dangers of drug abuse in our society. Below are some of the suggested remedies to the prevention of abuse…
Drugs are substances or mixtures used by people, based on medical prescription, for the prevention or total cure of ailments. However, anytime a drug is taken without medical prescription or medical use it becomes abuse. The incidents of drug abuse…
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE Constant anxiety, depression and frustration Mood swings Bloodshot eyes Weight loss Forgetfulness Disorderly behaviour Nervousness Slow, disjointed speech Shabby appearance Victims are also prone to thoughts of suicide prone to committing crime and being…
A drug is a substance or a mixture used for the prevention or cure of ailment. Drug abuse is defined as the non-medical use of drugs that can alter mood or perception and have the ability to make the user…
Emergency can be defined as urgent situations that require the suspension of the constitution in order to restore law and order. During periods of emergency government institutions such as legislature, executive and judiciary may not be able to carry out…
Human rights are the inalienable rights and privileges enjoyed by the citizens of a state as codified in the constitution. Such rights include right to life, right to dignity of human person, right to personal liberty, right to freedom of…
Popular participation is the willingness and active involvement of the people in the conduct of the affairs of the state at various levels. Popular participation is important in democracy and it allows for effective operation and stability of the political…
Human rights are basic or fundamental rights that citizens of a country must enjoy. These rights are usually written in the country’s constitution. Examples of human rights are: right to life, right to freedom of speech, right to freedom of…
Civil society is the arena outside of the family, the state and the market where people associate to advance common interests. It is also referred to as the ‘third sector’ of society distinct from government and business organizations or the…