National Heroes and Heroines – Basic 6 Civic Education Lesson Note (First Term)

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

1. Mention at least five national heroes and heroines
2. Arrange pictures of national honor award recipients in a chart
3. Identify the award received by each hero/heroine

Lesson Content:

Famous Nigerian Heroes and Heroines:

1. Chief Obafemi Awolowo – GCFR (Premier of Western Region, advocate for free education)

1. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe – GCFR (First President of Nigeria, fought for independence)

1. Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello – GCFR (Premier of Northern Region, Sardauna of Sokoto)

1. Chief Herbert Macaulay – Called “Father of Nigerian Nationalism”

1. Queen Amina of Zaria – Warrior queen who expanded Zazzau kingdom

1. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti – Women’s rights activist, mother of Fela Kuti

1. Professor Wole Soyinka – Nobel Prize winner in Literature, OFR

1. Dr. Chinua Achebe – World-renowned author, CON

1. General Yakubu Gowon – Former Head of State, GCFR

Their Contributions:

• Fighting for Nigeria’s independence
• Promoting education and literacy
• Advancing women’s rights
• Contributing to arts and literature
• Serving the nation with dedication
• Promoting unity and peace

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Who is known as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism”? a) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe b) Chief Herbert Macaulay c) Chief Obafemi Awolowo d) Alhaji Ahmadu Bello 
2. Which Nigerian won the Nobel Prize for Literature? a) Chinua Achebe b) Wole Soyinka c) Cyprian Ekwensi d) Buchi Emecheta 
3. Queen Amina was a famous warrior from which city? a) Lagos b) Kano c) Zaria d) Ibadan 
4. What award did Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe receive? a) CON b) OON c) GCFR d) MFR 
5. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known for fighting for: a) Children’s rights b) Workers’ rights c) Women’s rights d) Students’ rights 

Answers: 1-b, 2-b, 3-c, 4-c, 5-c

Homework:

1. Research one Nigerian hero/heroine not mentioned in class
2. Write a short paragraph about their contributions to Nigeria
3. Draw or find a picture of this person and write their name and award (if any) underneath