Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2, JSS 2)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning, Attributes and Importance of Integrity
Topic: People Of Integrity
Subject Matter: Examples of people of integrity in Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, etc.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify notable Nigerians who are recognized for their integrity.
(b) Describe the contributions of Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, and others as examples of integrity.
Affective Domain:
(a) Show respect and admiration for leaders who demonstrated integrity in their service.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Dramatize short scenes that reflect the lives and contributions of people of integrity in Nigeria.
Social Domain:
(a) Work together in groups to discuss how integrity contributes to national development.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Britannica – “Obafemi Awolowo: Nigerian Political Leader” (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Obafemi-Awolowo)
Britannica – “Nnamdi Azikiwe: Nigerian Leader” (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nnamdi-Azikiwe)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, and other leaders of integrity
Charts listing key achievements of these leaders
A short documentary clip on Nigerian independence leaders
Whiteboard and marker
Flash cards with the names of people of integrity in Nigeria

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it teaches pupils about Nigerian leaders who lived by integrity, inspiring them to develop honesty, responsibility, and selfless service.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously been introduced to the meaning and importance of integrity in society and can give simple examples of integrity in everyday life.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

People of Integrity in Nigeria

Integrity means being honest, trustworthy, and consistent in doing what is right. Nigeria has produced many leaders who demonstrated integrity in their actions and leadership.

Obafemi Awolowo

Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman known for his honesty, vision, and service to the people. He worked tirelessly for Nigeria’s independence and promoted education.

Examples of his integrity include:

Introduced free primary education in Western Nigeria.
Advocated for social justice and equal opportunities.
Lived a modest and disciplined life.
Fought against corruption and misuse of public funds.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nnamdi Azikiwe, popularly called “Zik of Africa,” was the first President of Nigeria and a nationalist who fought for Nigeria’s independence. He was respected for his courage and selfless service.

Examples of his integrity include:

Advocated for unity and peace among Nigerians.
Promoted African nationalism and independence from colonial rule.
Encouraged youth and education development.
Served Nigeria with dedication and without greed.

Importance of Learning about People of Integrity

Studying people of integrity helps young people understand the value of honesty and service to society. It encourages them to live by these values in their daily lives.

The following are the importance of learning about people of integrity:

They serve as role models for good leadership.
They inspire the younger generation to be honest and hardworking.
Their lives remind us that integrity brings respect and trust.
They contribute to the growth and unity of Nigeria.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Group Work, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils questions about what they understand by integrity and reminds them of the last lesson on the meaning of integrity.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with answers on integrity.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared to learn about examples of integrity in Nigeria.

Step 2: Obafemi Awolowo

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher narrates the life and achievements of Obafemi Awolowo with pictures and charts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the life and contributions of Obafemi Awolowo as a person of integrity.

Step 3: Nnamdi Azikiwe

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the role of Nnamdi Azikiwe in Nigeria’s independence and his values of integrity.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss his contributions and take notes.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe as a man of integrity.

Step 4: Importance of People of Integrity

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher guides pupils to identify the importance of studying people of integrity in Nigeria.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute answers in groups.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the value of integrity in leadership and daily life.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates or writes the board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write notes into their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written summary of the lesson.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Mention two examples of people of integrity in Nigeria.
State two contributions of Obafemi Awolowo.
State two contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Mention two importance of learning about people of integrity.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally to questions.
Learning Point: Pupils show understanding of the lesson objectives.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to follow the examples of people of integrity in their lives.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions where necessary.
Learning Point: Pupils are motivated to practice integrity in their daily activities.

Lesson Keywords

Integrity – being honest and doing the right thing
Nationalist – a person who fights for the freedom of their country
Selfless – putting others’ needs before personal gain
Unity – being joined together as one
Role model – someone whose life sets an example to follow

Differentiation

Teacher supports weaker pupils with repeated explanations and simpler examples, while advanced pupils can research and present on other Nigerian figures of integrity.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to give examples of integrity in their daily school life. Use storytelling to make historical figures more relatable and memorable.