Identifying the current Local Government Chairperson for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Week: 8
Age: Approximately 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Nigerian History
Curriculum Theme: Political Development
Focal competence: Appreciating the duties of the Local Government Chairperson while developing a sense of leadership
Skills:

• Identification of the duties of the Local Government Chairperson

Previous Lesson: Names of Pupils’ Local Government Areas
Topic: The Local Government Chairperson: Identification
Subject Matter: Identifying the current Local Government Chairperson

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the current Local Government Chairperson for the relevant LGA.
• State the meaning of a Local Government Chairperson.
• Mention the location of the Local Government Secretariat.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the duties of the Local Government Chairperson.
• Develop a sense of leadership by understanding community roles.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to pictures of the Local Government Chairperson.
• Identify the Local Government Secretariat from pictures or a map.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary History for Nigerian Schools 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of the local government chairperson
• Map of the local government area
• Pictures of the local government secretariat
• Verified local photographs, objects or oral accounts

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand local governance by identifying their community’s leader. Knowing the Local Government Chairperson fosters an appreciation for leadership and civic responsibility from a young age. It connects pupils to the administrative structure that serves their immediate environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils may have a general understanding of leaders in their immediate environment, such as their school headteacher, parents, or community elders.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

The Local Government Chairperson: Identification

Meaning of Local Government Chairperson

The Local Government Chairperson is the main leader of a Local Government Area (LGA). This person is in charge of making sure things work well in the community, like keeping it clean and safe.

Current Local Government Chairperson (AMAC Example)

The Chairperson of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) is a very important leader. (Teachers, please insert the name of your current Local Government Chairperson here.)

The Local Government Secretariat (AMAC Example)

The Local Government Secretariat is the main office building where the Chairperson and other local government staff work. This is where important decisions for the community are made. The AMAC Secretariat is located in Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

How to Recognise the Local Government Chairperson’s Office

You can recognise the Local Government Chairperson’s office by:

1. The building: It is usually the Local Government Secretariat.
2. Official signs: There are signs showing the name of the Local Government Area and the Chairperson’s office.
3. Pictures: You might see pictures of the Chairperson in official places.
4. Official vehicles: The Chairperson often uses special vehicles with official emblems.

Duties of the Local Government Chairperson

Some duties of the Local Government Chairperson include:

1. Working to keep the community clean and healthy.
2. Helping to provide good schools for children.
3. Ensuring there are good roads and other facilities.
4. Working with people to solve problems in the community.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Observation, Picture Study

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Activating prior knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to name some leaders they know in their school or community.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming leaders like their Headteacher, parents, or religious leaders.

Learning Point: Familiar community leaders

Step 2: Meaning of Local Government Chairperson

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a Local Government Area is and introduces the concept of a Local Government Chairperson as the main leader of the area, using simple language.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat the term “Local Government Chairperson.”

Learning Point: Chairperson’s meaning

Step 3: Identifying the Current Chairperson

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Presentation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of the current Local Government Chairperson (e.g., AMAC Chairman) and clearly states their name. The teacher explains that this person is the leader of their local area.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, listen to the name, and try to repeat it. They identify the Chairperson.

Learning Point: Current Chairperson’s identity

Step 4: The Local Government Secretariat

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visualisation/Description

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of the Local Government Secretariat and points out its location on a map of the LGA. The teacher explains that this is where the Chairperson works.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures and map, identifying the Secretariat building.

Learning Point: Local Government Secretariat

Step 5: How to Recognise the Office

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how to recognise the Chairperson’s office, mentioning official signs, pictures, and vehicles, as listed in the Board Summary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and suggest ways they might recognise the office.

Learning Point: Recognising the office

Step 6: Duties of the Local Government Chairperson

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly discusses some simple duties of the Local Government Chairperson, such as keeping the community clean and providing schools, linking back to the focal competence.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and mention one duty they remember.

Learning Point: Chairperson’s duties

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who is the leader of our Local Government Area?
2. What is the name of our current Local Government Chairperson?
3. Where does the Local Government Chairperson work?
4. Mention one way to recognise the Chairperson’s office.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Chairperson and secretariat identified

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes about the Local Government Chairperson and Secretariat into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Notes recorded

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils that the Local Government Chairperson is an important leader who works for the good of everyone in the community.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of local leadership.

Learning Point: Local leadership importance

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Ask your parents or guardians to help you find out more about our Local Government Chairperson. Then, answer these questions:

1. Draw a picture of our Local Government Chairperson.
2. Write down one thing the Chairperson does for our community.

Lesson Keywords

• Local Government – The government that takes care of a small area or community.
• Chairperson – The main leader of a group or government.
• Secretariat – The main office building where government leaders work.
• Community – A group of people living in the same area.
• Leader – A person who guides or directs others.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more visual aids and repeat the name of the Chairperson and Secretariat multiple times. For faster learners, the teacher can ask them to name other important people who work with the Local Government Chairperson.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: Local Government Chairperson Nigeria Primary 1

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Dear teacher, ensure you have up-to-date pictures of your specific Local Government Chairperson and Secretariat before the lesson. It is vital to localise the examples given in this plan to your actual state and Local Government Area. Begin by engaging pupils with familiar leaders, then introduce the concept of the Local Government Chairperson using the visual aids. Clearly state the name of your current Chairperson and the location of the Secretariat. Guide pupils through recognising the office and understanding simple duties. Encourage questions and active participation. Pupils should copy the Board Summary notes after the main teaching and evaluation, around Step 8. Check their understanding through the evaluation questions and provide support for those struggling to identify the Chairperson or Secretariat. Encourage faster learners to think about other local government roles.