Solution to Ethnicity Problems – Basic 4 Civic Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

SOLUTIONS TO ETHNICITY PROBLEMS

What are the solutions?

Solutions are ways to stop ethnic problems and help all Nigerians live together peacefully.

How to Solve Ethnic Problems

1. Make Friends From All Tribes

Play with children from different ethnic groups. Don’t stay only with people from your tribe. When you eat, share with everyone. Visit your friends from other tribes at home.

2. Learn About Other Cultures

Learn how to greet in other languages. Try food from other tribes. Watch their cultural dances. Ask questions about their customs.

3. Be Fair to Everyone

Don’t favor only people from your tribe. Choose friends because they are good, not because of their tribe. Give everyone an equal chance.

4. Speak Well of Others

Never say bad things about any tribe. When others insult tribes, tell them to stop. Always say good things about other cultures.

5. Put Nigeria First

Remember you are Nigerian before your tribe. When Nigeria wins, we all win. Support Nigeria in everything.

What You Can Do

– Sit with anyone in class

– Play with everyone during break

– Learn to say “hello” in three languages

– Tell your parents about friends from other tribes

Remember: We are different flowers in the same garden. Together we make Nigeria beautiful!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the missing words:

1. Make _______ from all tribes.
2. Learn about other _______.
3. Be _______ to everyone.
4. Never _______ any tribe.
5. We are _______ first.

B. Answer Yes or No:

1. Should you play only with your tribe? _______
2. Is it good to learn other languages? _______
3. Should we insult other tribes? _______
4. Are all Nigerians equal? _______

C. Write two things you will do to promote unity:

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________