Citizenship – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

Who is a Citizen?

A citizen is a person who belongs to a country. If you are born in Nigeria or your parents are Nigerians, you are a Nigerian citizen!

Ways to Become a Citizen

1. By Birth 👶

• Born in Nigeria
• Born to Nigerian parents anywhere in the world

2. By Registration 📝

• Marrying a Nigerian citizen
• Living in Nigeria for many years

3. By Naturalization 🏛️

• Foreigners who follow special rules
• Live in Nigeria for 15 years
• Take an oath to Nigeria

Rights of a Citizen ✅

Things the country gives you:

• Right to life and safety
• Right to go to school
• Right to healthcare
• Right to vote (when 18 years)
• Right to own property
• Right to speak freely
• Right to practice your religion

Duties of a Citizen 📋

Things you must do for your country:

• Obey the laws

• Respect the flag and anthem

• Pay taxes (for adults)
• Keep the environment clean
• Go to school

• Help during emergencies
• Be loyal to Nigeria
• Live peacefully with others

Good Citizens:

😊 Love their country 

😊 Obey rules at home and school 

😊 Respect others 

😊 Keep their surroundings clean 

😊 Study hard 

😊 Are honest and kind

Our National Symbols

• Flag: Green-White-Green

• Anthem: “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”
• Pledge: “I pledge to Nigeria my country…”
• Coat of Arms: Eagle and horses

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. A _______ is a person who belongs to a country.
2. Children born in Nigeria are Nigerian _______.
3. Good citizens _______ the laws.
4. Every citizen has _______ and duties.
5. We must respect our national _______.

B. True or False:

1. Only adults can be citizens. _______
2. Citizens have both rights and duties. _______
3. Going to school is a right. _______
4. We should disobey laws. _______
5. Good citizens keep their environment clean. _______

C. List 3 things:

Rights of a citizen:

Duties of a citizen:

D. Match:

E. Circle good citizen behaviors:

• Throwing trash anywhere
• Obeying school rules
• Fighting with classmates
• Respecting teachers
• Singing the national anthem
• Breaking traffic lights

F. Short answers:

1. Are you a Nigerian citizen? How?
2. Name one duty you perform as a student.
3. What colors are on the Nigerian flag?

G. Complete:

I am a good citizen because I:

1. Draw and Color:

Draw the Nigerian flag:

[Drawing space]