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What is the significance of chapter IV of the 1999 Nigerian constitution?
What is the significance of chapter IV of the 1999 Nigerian constitution?
It clearly states the rights of Nigerian citizens.
What is a fundamental human right of citizens?
What is a fundamental human right of citizens?
Right to life, dignity of human person, work, personal liberty, fair hearing, own property, freedom of expression, privacy, etc.
What is a citizen?
What is a citizen?
A person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country and enjoys rights and privileges and performs some duties to show loyalty and contributions to the development of his/her country.
What happens to a citizen who breaks the law of the country?
What happens to a citizen who breaks the law of the country?
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What is the importance of knowing one's duties as a citizen?
What is the importance of knowing one's duties as a citizen?
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What is national consciousness?
What is national consciousness?
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What is the role of a responsible citizen in national development?
What is the role of a responsible citizen in national development?
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What is the relationship between rights and responsibilities of citizens?
What is the relationship between rights and responsibilities of citizens?
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What is the significance of national symbols in national consciousness?
What is the significance of national symbols in national consciousness?
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What is the importance of citizenship duties?
What is the importance of citizenship duties?
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Study Notes
Rights of Citizens
- Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
- Right to vote and be voted for
- Right to education
- Right to food
- Right to be considered innocent until proven guilty
- Right from arbitrary arrest or prison
- Right or freedom from slavery
- Freedom from discrimination
- Right to organize meetings
Duties of Citizens
- Payment of taxes and other levies
- Obedience to the law
- Voting during elections
- Allegiance to the country
- Assisting law enforcement agencies
- Taking care of government property
- Service to the nation
- Respect to national symbols
- Appear as a witness when needed or summoned to provide evidence in a law court
National Consciousness
- National consciousness is the feeling of attachment and sense of belonging to a country
- It involves understanding and knowledge of what is happening in the country
- It implies loyalty to one's country
National Identity
- National identity refers to the distinguishing characteristics of a nation
- Examples include language, dress, food, and other cultural features
- Despite differences, people have unifying factors that bring them together as one
National Symbols
- National symbols represent a country
- Examples of national symbols in Nigeria include:
- National Flag
- National Anthem
- National Coat of Arms
- National Pledge
- National Identity Card
- National Constitution
- National Currency
- Seal of the Presidency of Nigeria
- Nigerian passport
- Nigerian map
The Nigerian Flag
- Designed by Michael Taiwo AkinKumi in 1958
- Has two colors: white and green
- Green represents the fertile land
- White represents peace
The National Anthem
- Composed and adapted in 1978
- Emphasizes history, spirit of loyalty, and the activities of heroes past
- Calls for patriotism
The National Pledge
- A recitation that expresses loyalty and patriotism
- Promises to be faithful, loyal, and honest
- To serve Nigeria with all strength and defend her unity
The Nigerian Coat of Arms
- Represents the strength, unity, and peace of the country
- Stands for authority and power
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This quiz covers fundamental human rights, including freedom of thought, education, and protection from arbitrary arrest, as well as the duties and responsibilities of citizens towards the government and country.