Lesson on Federal Capitals – The Current Federal Capital Of Nigeria for Primary 4

Hello, students! Welcome back to Primary 4 History. In our previous lesson, we learned about Federal Capitals. Today, we’re going to learn about Federal Capitals.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: * Name the current federal capital and the year it was created. * Locate the old and the new current federal capital territories on the map of Nigeria.

Federal Capitals

The federal capital of a country is the city where the government is located. It is the center of political power and administration.

What is a Federal Capital?

A federal capital is a city that serves as the seat of government for a country with a federal system. It houses the main government buildings, including the parliament, the president’s office, and the supreme court.

Current Federal Capital Abuja

Abuja is the current federal capital of Nigeria, established in the year 1991. It was chosen as the new capital because it is located in a more central part of the country, making it more accessible to all Nigerians. It is also a relatively new city, which allowed for better planning and development.

Map Exploration

Some of the key features of Abuja include: * The National Assembly building * The Presidential Villa * The Supreme Court * The National Mosque * The National Christian Centre * The Abuja National Stadium * The Millennium Park * The Jabi Lake * The Abuja Zoo

Discussion on Significance

The main reasons for moving the capital from Lagos to Abuja were: * To create a more central location for the government, making it more accessible to all Nigerians. * To develop a new city with modern infrastructure and amenities. * To reduce the concentration of power and resources in Lagos.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about Federal Capitals, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is the current federal capital of Nigeria, and in which year was it established?
2. Can you locate the old and new federal capital territories on the map?
3. What are some of the key features of Abuja?
4. Why was the capital moved from Lagos to Abuja?
5. What are the advantages of having a federal capital in a central location?

Conclusion

We have learned that Abuja is the current federal capital of Nigeria, established in

5. It is a modern city with many important government buildings and landmarks. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!