Meaning of National Values – Basic 4 Civic Education Lesson Note (Second Term)

What are National Values?

National values are the good qualities and behaviors that every citizen of a country should have. They are like rules for being a good Nigerian.

Breaking it Down

• National = Belonging to the whole country
• Values = Important beliefs and behaviors
• National Values = Good behaviors all Nigerians should practice

Simple Examples

Think of national values like:

• Rules in your home that everyone follows
• School rules that all students obey
• Good habits your parents teach you

Why Do We Have National Values?

1. To Unite Us 🤝
   1. We come from different tribes
   2. Values bring us together
2. To Guide Us 🧭
   1. Show us how to behave
   2. Help us make good choices
3. To Build Our Nation 🏗️
   1. Good citizens = Good country
   2. Everyone doing their part

Examples of National Values

• Honesty – Always tell the truth
• Hard work – Put effort in everything
• Respect – Treat others well
• Unity – Live together peacefully
• Patriotism – Love your country

National Values Are:

✅ Good behaviors we all share 

✅ Things that make us proud Nigerians 

✅ Practiced every day 

✅ For everyone – young and old 

✅ Free to practice

National Values Are NOT:

❌ Only for adults 

❌ Only for certain tribes 

❌ Practiced only on special days 

❌ Hard to understand 

❌ Optional

Where We Learn National Values

• At home from parents
• At school from teachers
• In church/mosque
• From good leaders
• From each other

Remember!

National values are like a uniform – when we all wear them, we look united and strong as one Nigeria!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. National values are good _______ all Nigerians should have.
2. Values help to _______ us as one nation.
3. We learn values from our _______ and teachers.
4. _______ means always telling the truth.
5. Good citizens make a good _______.

B. True or False:

1. National values are only for adults. _______
2. Values unite Nigerians. _______
3. We practice values only on Independence Day. _______
4. Honesty is a national value. _______
5. Values help build our nation. _______

C. Why do we need national values? Circle:

• To fight each other
• To unite us
• To guide our behavior
• To divide Nigeria
• To build our nation
• To hate others

D. Where do we learn values? (✓ or ✗)

• At home
• On the street
• At school
• From criminals
• In church/mosque
• From good leaders

E. Answer:

1. What are national values?
2. Why do we need national values?
3. Name one place you learn values.

F. Complete:

National values are:

• Good _______
• For all _______
• Practiced every _______

G. Think and Write:

How are national values like a school uniform?