Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 National Value Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about the duties of community leaders and the reward. Today, we’re going to learn about the community leaders – title holders.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define title holders.
- Identify at least two title holders in different communities and describe their roles.
- Appreciate the importance of title holders in maintaining cultural heritage and order.
The Community Leaders – Title Holders
Title holders are respected individuals in a community who hold specific roles and responsibilities, such as chiefs or elders, and help lead and guide their community.
Example of some title holders in Nigeria
Some of the title holders in Nigeria include:
- In Yoruba culture, the title holder is called “Oba”.
- The Hausa community has title holders known as “Emir” or “Sultan”.
- In Igbo lands, they are referred to as “Eze” or “Obi”.
- The Benin people call their leaders “Enoge”.
- “Etsu” is a title holder among the Nupe.
- The Ebira people have a leader known as “Ohinoyi”.
These leaders play important roles in their communities, helping to maintain order and preserve the culture.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about community leaders – title holders, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is a title holder?
- Name two title holders and their communities.
- Describe one role of a title holder in their community. 4. Why is it important to respect community leaders?
Conclusions or Summary
Today, we learned about community leaders – title holders and their roles in different communities. We also discussed the importance of respecting them. Remember that these leaders play a vital role in maintaining order and preserving our cultural heritage. 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!
