Lesson Note On Local Government Chairperson and their social activities (Basic 1)

• Class: Primary 1
• Term: 3rd Term
• Week: 9
• Age: 6 years
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Date:
• Subject: History
• Curriculum Theme: History
• Topic: Local Government Chairperson

• Content: Names of local government chairpersons and their social activities

Specific Objectives:

• Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to explain and identify at least two names of local government chairpersons.
• Affective Domain: Pupils should show interest in learning about the roles of their local government chairpersons.
• Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to verbally mention the names of two local government chairpersons.
• Social Domain: Pupils should appreciate the duties and responsibilities of local government chairpersons in their communities.

Reference Materials:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of local government chairpersons
• Map showing different local government areas
• Flashcards with names and duties of chairpersons

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of local government chairpersons is crucial for young learners to appreciate how local governance affects their daily lives and communities. This knowledge fosters civic awareness and a sense of community belonging from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are assumed to have basic understanding of their local community and its leaders.

Content Development: Local Government Chairperson

Classroom Note:

Local government chairpersons and their duties

Local government chairpersons are leaders chosen to manage a local area, known as an LGA, in Nigeria. They have a key role in managing the community, affecting everyone’s daily life. Their tasks are essential for running the local area, improving communities, and putting important policies into action.

Roles/Duties of Local Government Chairpersons:

1. Policy Implementation: Enforcing and implementing policies passed down from the state and federal governments within their LGA.
2. Community Development: Initiating and overseeing development projects such as road construction, schools, and health care facilities to improve the community’s standard of living.
3. Revenue Generation: Mobilizing and generating revenue at the local level, excluding taxes reserved for the state and federal governments, to fund local projects and administration.
4. Maintenance of Public Order: Collaborating with local police and security agencies to ensure the maintenance of law and order within the LGA.
5. Public Health and Sanitation: Overseeing waste management, sanitation services, and public health initiatives to prevent disease outbreaks and promote a healthy living environment.
6. Education and Culture: Managing primary education and promoting local cultural practices, including the organization of community festivals and events.
7. Infrastructure Maintenance: Responsible for the maintenance of public infrastructure like local roads, public buildings, and markets within the LGA.
8. Environmental Protection: Implementing and monitoring environmental policies, including land use and zoning regulations, to ensure sustainable development and conservation of natural resources.
9. Social Welfare Services: Providing social welfare services to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups within the community, such as the elderly, children, and people with disabilities.
10. Public Utilities: Ensuring the provision and maintenance of essential public utilities, including water supply and public toilets, to meet the basic needs of the population.

The effectiveness of local government chairpersons in fulfilling these roles directly affects the quality of life of residents and the level of development within their localities.

Note: Consult your state records or search online for names of LGA chairpersons in your state as the list is always changing and not consistent for this lesson plan.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Can you mention the name of any local government chairperson?
2. What is one duty of a local government chairperson?

Note to Teachers:
This lesson plan is designed to be adaptable. Feel free to adjust the content, teaching methods, and activities based on your available resources, the specific interests of your pupils, and the local government structure in your area. Encourage interactive participation to make the lesson more engaging and memorable for the pupils.