Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about the NDLEA and its duties. Today, we’re going to learn about two more important security agencies: the SSS and the NSCDC.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define SSS and NSCDC.
- List the primary duties of SSS and NSCDC.
- Appreciate the importance of security agencies in maintaining safety and order.
- Identify SSS and NSCDC officials by their dressing.
Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties; SSS & NSCDC
Security agencies are like guardians who help keep our country safe and peaceful. They work hard to protect us and ensure everyone feels secure.
SSS (State Security Service)
The SSS, also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), is a very important security agency. Some of its main duties include:
- Protecting important government officials, like the President and other leaders.
- Preventing spies from stealing secrets and causing harm.
- Gathering information about potential threats to our country.
- Protecting important places like airports and power stations.
- Investigating dangerous activities that could harm our nation.
NSCDC (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps)
The NSCDC also plays a vital role in keeping us safe. Its major duties are:
- Protecting important national assets, like oil pipelines and government buildings.
- Helping people during disasters, like floods and fires.
- Ensuring elections are safe and fair.
- Protecting people and their property from harm.
- Working with other security agencies to maintain peace and order.
Dressing of SSS and NSCDC Officials
To help us recognize these security officials, they wear special uniforms:
- SSS officials usually wear plain clothes or formal suits, sometimes with a badge to identify them.
- NSCDC officials wear uniforms with a distinct badge and logo, often in navy blue attire.
Lesson Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about the SSS and NSCDC, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What does SSS stand for, and what is its main purpose?
- What are three key duties of the NSCDC?
- How can you tell an SSS official from an NSCDC official based on their clothing?
- Why is it important to respect security officials?
- Can you think of any other security agencies in Nigeria?
Conclusion
Today, we learned about the SSS and NSCDC, two important security agencies that work hard to keep our country safe. Remember, they are there to protect us, and we should show them respect. Keep learning about security and safety, and always remember to be responsible citizens! See you in the next lesson!
