Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about The Importance of Civic Education. Today, we’re going to learn about How to Nurture and Sustain Democracy.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Mention the Agency in charge of sensitization.
- Mention the duties of the National Orientation Agency.
How to Nurture and Sustain Democracy
What is Democracy?
Democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders. It’s like a big family where everyone gets to have a say in how things are run.
Agency in charge of sensitization
There is a special agency that helps people understand democracy and how to participate in it. This agency is called the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC is like a teacher who explains the rules of democracy and how to vote for our leaders.
Duties of the National Orientation Agency
The National Orientation Agency has a very important job. It helps people understand their rights and responsibilities in a democratic society. It’s like a guide that helps us know what we can do and what we should do to make our democracy strong.
Some of the duties of the National Orientation Agency include:
- Educating the public about their rights and responsibilities.
- Promoting national unity and patriotism.
- Encouraging citizens to participate in the democratic process.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about how to nurture and sustain democracy, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Why is democracy important in a society?
- What is the name of the agency responsible for sensitizing people about democracy?
- What are some of the duties of the National Orientation Agency?
- Can you think of any ways you can help to nurture and sustain democracy in your community?
- Why is it important for everyone to participate in the democratic process?
Conclusion
We learned that democracy is a system of government where the people have the power. We also learned about the important roles of INEC and the National Orientation Agency in helping us understand and participate in democracy. Remember, everyone has a role to play in making our democracy strong and sustainable.
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