Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties – Basic 3 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What are Security Agencies?

Security agencies are groups of people who work to keep us safe and protect our country. They make sure everyone follows the law.

Main Security Agencies and Their Duties

1. Nigeria Police Force

• Catch criminals and thieves
• Control traffic on roads
• Help people in trouble
• Make sure everyone follows the law

2. Nigerian Army

• Protect our country from enemies
• Help during natural disasters like floods
• Guard our borders
• Keep peace in troubled areas

3. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

• Protect government buildings
• Guard oil pipes and electricity lines
• Help during emergencies
• Protect important places

4. Nigeria Immigration Service

• Check people coming into Nigeria
• Guard our airports and borders
• Issue passports to Nigerians
• Stop bad people from entering our country

5. Nigeria Customs Service

• Check goods coming into Nigeria
• Collect taxes on imported items
• Stop smuggling of bad things
• Protect our sea borders

6. Fire Service

• Put out fires in buildings
• Save people from burning houses
• Teach people about fire safety
• Rescue people in emergencies

Class Exercise

1. Match the agency to their main duty:

• Police → Catch criminals
• Army → Protect the country
• Fire Service → Put out fires
• Immigration → Check people at airports
• Customs → Check goods coming in

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. The _____________ help control traffic on roads.
2. _____________ protect our country from enemies.
3. _____________ put out fires and save people.
4. Immigration officers work at _____________ and borders.

1. Circle the correct answer:

1. Who issues passports to Nigerians? a) Police b) Army c) Immigration
2. Which agency guards oil pipes? a) NSCDC b) Customs c) Fire Service
3. Who collects taxes on goods from other countries? a) Police b) Customs c) Army

1. Write TRUE or FALSE:

1. Police only catch thieves. _______
2. Army helps during floods and disasters. _______
3. Fire Service only puts out fires. _______
4. Customs officers work at the borders. _______

1. Name the security agency that helps with these problems:

1. Someone’s house is on fire: _____________
2. A thief stole your bag: _____________
3. Enemies want to attack Nigeria: _____________
4. Checking your passport at the airport: _____________

Security agencies work together to keep Nigeria safe!