The Local Government Chairperson – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (Third Term)

What is a Local Government?

• Local government is a small government in your area
• It is part of the big government
• It takes care of the community
• It is closer to the people than the state government

Local Government in Lagos Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Examples:

• Ikeja
• Lagos Island
• Surulere
• Epe
• Badagry
• And 15 others

What is a Local Government Chairperson?

• The chairperson is the leader of the local government
• He/she is like a small governor for the area
• People vote for the chairperson
• The chairperson lives in the area

Name of Your Local Government

• Ask your teacher
• Find out the name of your Local Government Area
• Find out who is the chairperson

Functions of the Local Government Chairperson

1. Builds and maintains things
   1. Roads in the area
   2. Health centers
   3. Markets
   4. Primary schools
2. Keeps the area clean
   1. Collects rubbish
   2. Cleans gutters
   3. Plants trees
3. Provides security
   1. Works with police
   2. Keeps people safe
4. Helps the people
   1. Listens to problems
   2. Solves community issues
5. Works with traditional rulers
   1. Respects the Oba
   2. Works together for the community

Multiple choice exercise 

1. Local government is a _____ government in your area.

1. a) small
2. b) big
3. c) foreign

1. Lagos State has _____ Local Government Areas.

1. a) 5
2. b) 20
3. c) 100

1. The leader of local government is called _____.

1. a) Teacher
2. b) Chairperson
3. c) Doctor

1. People _____ for the local government chairperson.

1. a) vote
2. b) fight
3. c) run

1. The chairperson builds _____ in the area.

1. a) aeroplanes
2. b) roads and schools
3. c) ships

HOMEWORK 

1. Ask: What is the name of our Local Government Area?
2. Write the name of your Local Government chairperson.
3. Draw the local government office.
4. Tell 2 things the chairperson does.