Local Government Chairperson and their social activities for Basic 1

Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 History. In our previous lesson, we learned about Titles And Names Of Popular Traditional Rulers for Basic 1. Today, we’re going to learn about Local Government Chairpersons.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Explain the role of a local government chairperson.
• Identify at least two names of local government chairpersons.
• Appreciate the duties and responsibilities of local government chairpersons in their communities.

Local Government Chairperson

What is a Local Government Chairperson? A Local Government Chairperson is a leader chosen to manage a local area, known as an LGA, in Nigeria. They are like the head of a big family, making sure everyone in the community is safe and happy. They have many important tasks to do, like building roads, schools, and hospitals, and making sure everyone has clean water and a safe place to live.

Roles/Duties of Local Government Chairpersons:

There are many important things that Local Government Chairpersons do. Some of these include:

1. Policy Implementation: They make sure that the rules and laws made by the state and federal governments are followed in their LGA.
2. Community Development: They help to build new things in the community, like roads, schools, and hospitals, to make life better for everyone.
3. Revenue Generation: They collect money from the community to pay for the things they need, like building new things and paying for services.
4. Maintenance of Public Order: They work with the police to keep the community safe and peaceful.
5. Public Health and Sanitation: They make sure that the community is clean and healthy, by collecting trash and making sure everyone has access to clean water.
6. Education and Culture: They help to improve education in the community and make sure that people can learn about their culture and traditions.
7. Infrastructure Maintenance: They take care of the roads, buildings, and markets in the community to make sure they are in good condition.
8. Environmental Protection: They make sure that the environment is protected and that people are not polluting the air, water, or land.
9. Social Welfare Services: They help people who are in need, like the elderly, children, and people with disabilities.
10. Public Utilities: They make sure that everyone has access to basic services, like water and toilets.

The Local Government Chairperson is a very important person in the community. They work hard to make sure that everyone has a good life.

Note: Consult your state records or search online for names of LGA chairpersons in your state as the list is always changing and not consistent for this lesson plan.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about Local Government Chairpersons, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. Can you mention the name of any local government chairperson?
2. What is one duty of a local government chairperson?
3. Why is it important to have a local government chairperson?
4. What are some of the things that a local government chairperson can do to improve the community?
5. Can you think of any other duties that a local government chairperson might have?

Conclusions or Summary

Today, we learned about Local Government Chairpersons and their important roles in our communities. They are responsible for many things that affect our daily lives, like building roads, schools, and hospitals, and making sure that everyone has a safe and healthy place to live. Remember, you can always ask questions if you need help understanding anything.

See you in the next lesson!