Eminent Nigerians That Obtain Freedom for Their People – JSS1 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Topic: eminent Nigeria obtains freedom for their people

CONTENT

•             Eminent Nigerians Obtained Freedom For Their People
•             The Future Leader
•             Qualities Of A Good Leader

 Eminent Nigerians obtained freedom for their people

Our great leaders achieved political freedom for us in Nigeria. The success of Moses in gaining freedom for the Israelites through determination, perseverance, and help from God, has inspired great men of all ages to struggle and achieve freedom for their people. Just like the case of Nigeria in the era of great nationalists such as: 

1.         Herbert Macaulay
2.         Nnamdi Azikwe 
3.         Obafemi Awolowo
4.         Anthony Enahoro
5.         Tafawa Balewa
6.         Amadu Bello 
7.         Aminu Kano
8.         Ernest Ikoli
9.         Funmilayo Ransom Kuti
10.         Margaret Ekpo  etc

All these people worked hard to liberate Nigeria from the shackles of Colonialism. Contemporary society cannot forget the impact of these great people for their role in Nigerian independence. Today, we can say we are part of the nation just like the experience of the Israelites during the leadership of Moses.

THE FUTURE LEADERS

The children are the future leaders, the adults are the present leaders in Nigeria today who provide national service. The children will take over from the adults,  that is one of the reasons why the children were sent to school to acquire the necessary knowledge that will enable them to perform their duties as expected. 

QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER

From the story of Moses, Joshua, Deborah, and Gideon; it is clear that a good leader is a person who is ready to serve. He leads people by serving them. He should be ready to serve in any capacity and in any part of the country where his/her service is needed. His major concern should be to render service to God and Mankind.

EVALUATION

1.         How can we prepare for the future?
2.         What are the qualities of a good leader?

GENERAL EVALUATION

1.         Discuss the challenges of leaders in Nigeria.
2.         How can a Christian become a leader in the society?
3.         What are the differences between good and bad leaders?
4.         Highlight the potential of the followers when the leaders are bad.

READING ASSIGNMENT

•       SOLAKAT NEW SYLLABUS ON SOCIAL STUDIES for JSS.1, by A. Oluwasola page 88  
•             SIMPLIFIED SOCIAL STUDIES FOR NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BK 1, by Yusuf  page 69

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1.         Joshua was the son of Nun who served God ___ (a) dishonestly (b) Faithfully (c) with impureness.
2.         Joshua led the Israelites to ___ land (a) Cana (b) Caanan (c) Mount Sinai (d) Amorith.
3.         The following were some of the leaders that fought for Nigerian freedom except ___ (a) Zik (b) Awo (c) Moses (d) Balewa 
4.         Awolowo was from ___ part of  Nigeria (a) South   (b) East (c)  North     (d) West.
5.         Eminent Nigerians got independence from the ___ (a) Colonial master (b) American leaders (c) freedom fighters (d) German protectorate 

THEORY

1.         Give two qualities of a worthy leader.
2.         State the advantages of Nigeria’s independence since 1960.

Topic: other eminent Nigerians: human right society

CONTENT:

•             What is Leadership?
•             Christian community
•             Human Right Societies

Acceptance of special responsibilities in Christian communities  

According to the Long-man Active Study Dictionary, responsibility means taking and accepting responsibility for something. It can also mean being held duty-bound to do or accept to do something.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP

According to the Longman Active study dictionary, leadership means when someone is the leader of a team, organization, and so on. It could also mean being good at leading a team’s organization or country.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

The Christian Community has so many aspects that require our services. Special people are always called upon to perform special assignments. Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Deborah, and Gideon were special people and God used them wonderfully in special ways. God uses some political leaders to achieve special assignments that will glorify Him. The kings, priests, Prophets, and Judges are some of the leaders used by God in our community.

HUMAN RIGHT SOCIETIES

We have dealt with eminent Nigerians who obtained freedom for their people in various capacities. We need to discuss the platform on which various leaders defended their people. It is important to note that fighting to regain freedom is primarily fighting to restore human rights.

The declaration of human rights made by the United Nations Organization is what most nations adopted as their fundamental human rights. Nigeria also adopted this declaration as its basis for fundamental human rights. The declaration which contains 30 articles was adopted on the 10th December 1948 in Palais de Chaillot, Paris. Some of the articles are:

1.         All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
2.   Regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, nation, or origin of birth, or any other status. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedom.
3.         Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.
4.         No one shall be held in slavery or servitude, while slavery and slave trade shall be prohibited.
5.   No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
6.         Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
7.         All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.
8.         Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by law.
9.         No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile.
10. Everyone is entitled to full equality of fair and public hearing, etc.

All human rights societies ensure that these rights are protected and that no one is exposed to their abuse.    

EVALUATION

1.         Who is a leader? 
2.         Why is humanity needed in serving our community?

GENERAL EVALUATION

1.         What is a fundamental human right?
2.         How did the world come about fundamental human rights?
3.         State five fundamental human rights.
4.         What are the roles of Christians in the community?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Ilesanmi Christian Religions studies for Jss Bk. 2. By Tunde Erumerba  etal 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1.         When you know your responsibility, you  should ____ (a) accept it  (b) deny it (c) reject it
2.         Moses accepted the responsibility to ____ the Israelites (a) liberate (b) punish (c) please
3.         Joshua was the one that took over from_ (a) Moses  (b) Samson (c) Elishah
4.         The work of God requires the following except ____ (a) faithfulness (b) humility (c) indolence     
5.         Christian Community requires ____ (a) God’s direction (b)  selfishness  (c) God’s fatherism.

THEORY

1.     What special duty did Moses accept from God and how well did he perform it 
2.         What are the moral lessons from accepting responsibility to serve others?