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Importance of National Symbols

National symbols are crucial for establishing a unique identity and promoting unity among Nigeria's diverse population. They reflect the country's values, history, and culture, while also serving as a source of motivation during challenging times. Understanding these symbols helps citizens appreciate their significance and fosters a sense of allegiance to the nation.

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Importance of National Symbols

National symbols are crucial for establishing a unique identity and promoting unity among Nigeria's diverse population. They reflect the country's values, history, and culture, while also serving as a source of motivation during challenging times. Understanding these symbols helps citizens appreciate their significance and fosters a sense of allegiance to the nation.

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IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL SYMBOLS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, it is expected that:


1.All will be able to identify each symbol of national
importance and tell the message it conveys; and
2.Most will be able to analyze the significance of
these symbols to the citizens of the country.
1. IDENTITY
Our national symbols give us a unique
identity as an independent nation of the world.
This brings respect to Nigeria as a sovereign
entity, capable of making and enforcing laws within
its boundaries.
2. PROMOTE ONENESS
Nigeria is a federation of thirty six states, and
over 250 ethnic groups.
With this diversity, national symbols join the
people together and strengthen their allegiance to the
country.
National symbols promote unity in the face of
diversity.
3. VALUES
The symbols of a nation show the world
what is essential to a particular country, what
they pride themselves in.
For example, we pride ourselves as a
country blessed with mineral and human
resources, this is depicted as strength in our
national symbols.
4. HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF A
NATION
We can learn a lot about the history and culture of a
particular country through their national symbols. For
example, the “Y” icon in the Nigerian coat of arms, depicts
that Nigeria is a confluence nation.
This means that there is a spot where two rivers meet
in Nigeria.
This place is Lokoja, Kogi state, where River Niger
and River Benue meet to form a confluence.
5. MOTIVATION
Whenever the country is going through a hard
time such as freedom struggle, the national symbols
play a significant role in holding them together and
motivating them to fight towards a common goal.
With this drive, they can harmonize their efforts,
and do great things together.
CLASSWORK
1. What are national symbols?
2. List and highlight 5 national symbols of Nigeria
HOMEWORK
Name ten states in Nigeria, with their capitals and slogans

E.g
STATE CAPITAL SLOGAN

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