Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 National Value Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Security Agencies. Today, we’re going to learn about identifying these agencies and their primary duties.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Identify the mode of dressing and recognize the symbols of various security agencies.
- Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of security agencies in their community.
- Discuss the importance of security agencies in ensuring the safety and security of the community.
Identification of Security Agencies in Nigeria and Their Duties
In Nigeria, we have several important security agencies that help keep our country safe. Let’s learn how to identify them and what they do:
What is a Security Agency?
A security agency is a group of people who are responsible for protecting people and property from harm. They work to keep our communities safe and enforce the law.
Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
Police officers wear different uniforms, but they usually have a light blue shirt with black bottom uniforms and caps, black shirts with green bottoms, or special police camouflage.
Duties: They keep peace and safety, enforce laws, and prevent crimes.
Nigerian Armed Forces
The Nigerian Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
How to Identify Them:
- Army: Soldiers wear green uniforms or camouflage uniforms.
- Navy: Sailors wear white uniforms or navy blue when working.
- Air Force: Airmen wear blue uniforms.
Duties: They protect Nigeria from external attacks, secure our borders, and help maintain order within the country.
Department of State Services (DSS)
DSS agents often dress in plain clothes to remain unnoticed or tactical (ready to fight) all black.
Duties: They gather important security information and work to prevent threats against Nigeria.
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Members of the NSCDC wear a white shirt with a red collar on navy blue trousers or a navy blue outfit with a red collar.
Duties: They protect lives and property, and help in emergencies like fires or natural disasters.
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
EFCC agents typically dress in formal office wear with a red vest printed with “EFCC” on the back or a red top with khaki bottoms for cadets.
Duties: They fight corruption, financial fraud, and other economic crimes.
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
NDLEA officers wear dark green uniforms.
Duties: They combat drug trafficking and abuse, and work to control and enforce laws regarding drugs.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
Nigerian Customs officers wear grey uniforms and a green beret or grey cap.
Duties: They regulate and control the importation and exportation of goods, collect customs revenue, and combat smuggling.
Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)
The Nigerian Immigration officers wear military khaki color uniforms with brown berets.
Duties: They manage the immigration process in Nigeria, control the entry and exit of people, and issue travel documents, such as passports.
These agencies each have special roles and uniforms. They work together to make sure Nigeria is a safe place for everyone.
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