Government Sss 2 (3rd term)

Welcome to the Pentecost Term of our Government course for Senior Secondary School 2. Over the next eight academic weeks, we’ll explore Nigeria’s political evolution, crisis management, governance structures, and foreign policy—all through engaging lessons, class discussions, and topic‑based assignments.

Week 1: Development of Political Parties in Nigeria III

Focus: Third and Fourth Republic parties

• Trace the rise of major parties after 1999

• Compare their ideologies, leadership, and electoral performance

• Classwork: Party profile presentations

• Quiz: Key features of Third vs. Fourth Republic parties

Week 2: Major Political Crises in Nigeria

Focus: Kano Riot, Eastern Region Constitution, Census Crisis, Action Group Crisis, Electoral Crisis

• Analyze causes and outcomes of each crisis

• Discuss lessons for modern governance

• Debate: “Which crisis shaped Nigeria’s stability most?”

• Assignment: Crisis‑cause and effect mapping

Week 3: Military Rule in Nigeria

Focus: Camps, coups, and constitutions (1966–1999)

• Examine key military regimes and their policies

• Debate the impact on constitutional development

• Role‑Play: Constitutional Conference simulation

• Short Essay: “Military vs. Civilian rule: Pros and Cons”

Week 4: Conflict Resolution & Peace Education

Focus: Techniques for managing communal and political conflict

• Study mediation, negotiation, and reconciliation models

• Workshop: Draft a peace‑building plan for a hypothetical community dispute

• Reflection: Identify best practices in peace education

Week 5: The Inter-dependence of Nations and Globalization: Foreign Policy

Focus: Diplomatic relations, trade, and regional blocs

• Map Nigeria’s ties with key partners (USA, UK, China, ECOWAS)

• Simulation: Model UN‑style negotiation on a global issue

• CBT Exercise: Matching countries to bilateral agreements

Week 6: Nigerian Foreign Policy: Africa as Centerpiece of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy

Focus: Pan‑Africanism, ECOWAS leadership, continental initiatives

• Assess Nigeria’s role in African Union and regional peacekeeping

• Research Presentation: Nigeria’s contributions to African development

• CBT Quiz: Major African policy frameworks and Nigeria’s stance

Week 7: International Organizations: United Nations (UN), Organization of African Unity (OAU), African Union (AU) and Common wealth (CW)

Focus: Organization of African Unity (OAU) and Common wealth

• Assess Nigeria’s role in African Union and regional peacekeeping

• Research Presentation: Nigeria’s contributions to African development

• CBT Quiz: Major African policy frameworks and Nigeria’s stance

Week 8: International Organizations: Economic Community West African State (ECOWAS), OPEC, MDG, NEPAD, E-government Policy

Focus: ECOWAS, OPEC, MDG, NEPAD, E-government Policy

• Assess Nigeria’s role in African Union and regional peacekeeping

• Research Presentation: Nigeria’s contributions to African development

• CBT Quiz: Major African policy frameworks and Nigeria’s stance

Hands‑On & Assessment

• Weekly Quizzes: Reinforce facts and concepts

• Class Discussions & Debates: Practice critical thinking

• Group Projects & Case Studies: Build teamwork and policy skills

• Assignments: Short essays, policy briefs, and presentations

By the end of this term, you’ll be able to critically evaluate Nigeria’s political history, understand governance at all levels, and articulate the country’s role on the African and world stage—equipping you for exams and active citizenship. Let’s make this Pentecost Term a journey of discovery and leadership!