Civic Education Scheme of Work (Secondary)

BECE/NERDC-aligned Civic Education syllabus topics.

  1. National Values (Honesty, Co-operation and Self-reliance)
    1. Meaning of values; levels of manifestation (individual, society)
    2. Importance: unity, co-operation, harmony
    3. Factors promoting value systems: consistency, trust, tolerance
    4. Honesty: meaning, attributes, benefits, consequences of dishonesty
    5. Co-operation: meaning, attributes (sharing, caring, supporting), promoting factors, benefits
    6. Self-reliance: meaning, attributes, nurturing talents/skills, benefits, consequences of undeveloped skills
  2. Citizenship
    1. Meaning; types: by birth, registration, naturalization; process of becoming a citizen
  3. Rights and Duties of a Citizen
    1. Meaning; differences; importance
  4. Objects for National Consciousness
    1. National symbols (coat of arms, flag, currency); anthem and pledge; institutions (NYSC, Unity Schools, Federal Character); promoting unity
  5. Integrity (Integrity, Contentment, Discipline and Courage)
    1. Integrity: meaning, attributes (probity, honesty, contentment), examples, need
    2. Contentment: meaning, attributes (satisfaction, lack of envy, humility), effects of lack (corruption, greed, robbery)
    3. Discipline: meaning; attributes (self-control, moderation, modesty)
    4. Courage: meaning; types (physical, moral, spiritual); attributes (commitment, endurance, boldness)
  6. Nigeria as a Federation
    1. Meaning; need (integration, unity in diversity); characteristics (power sharing)
  7. Relationship between Federal, State and Local Government
    1. Functions per constitution; legislative and executive powers; differences
  8. Rule of Law
    1. Meaning; benefits vs arbitrary rule; punishment; equality before the law
  9. Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
    1. Ways to protect rights (protest, media, hunger strike); groups assisting (CSOs, trade unions, student unions)
  10. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
    1. Rights (basic needs, safety, choice); responsibilities (be aware, speak out, think independently)
  11. Democracy
    1. Meaning; features; institutions (INEC, political parties); importance
  12. Pillars of Democracy
    1. Meaning; pillars (people, institutions, rule of law)
  13. Election and Voters Responsibilities
    1. Concepts; types; qualifications; voter responsibilities; procedure; importance
  14. Electoral Malpractices
    1. Meaning; forms (underage voting, thuggery, inducement); causes; consequences; prevention
  15. The Constitution
    1. Meaning; colonial constitutions (Clifford 1922, Richards 1946, Macpherson 1951, Lyttleton 1954, 1960 Independence)
    2. Features of colonial constitutions; post-1960 constitutions (1963, 1979, 1989, 1999) and features
  16. Supremacy of the Constitution
    1. Meaning; one constitution; uniform application
  17. National Values (Right Attitude to Work)
    1. Meaning; attributes (honesty, discipline, integrity, commitment, punctuality, regularity, consistency, diligence, transparency)
    2. Importance of reward (productivity, efficiency, progress, recognition, national image); consequences of poor attitude
  18. Negative Behaviours
    1. Meaning; types (dishonesty, exam malpractice, disregard for time, drug trafficking); effects; promoting positive change
  19. Elections & Electoral Bodies in Nigeria
    1. Meaning/importance; bodies (INEC/SIEC); free/fair elections; malpractices and prevention
  20. Democratic Process
    1. Meaning of voting; registration; importance; process