Back to: Civic Education Primary 3
Welcome to Class. In this class, we will conclude the topic national value.
- The National Flag: The Nigerian Flag is one of the central Nigerian national symbols that represent the country. The Nigerian flag was designed by Mr Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi during a National Flag Design competition in 1959 and was officially hoisted on October 1, 1960 being Nigeria’s Independence Day. The flag is a horizontal bi-colour of green and white. The two green stripes on the Nigerian flag represent Nigeria’s agricultural wealth, while the white strip on the Flag represents peace and the collective national wealth and prosperity of the country.
- The National Coat of Arms: The Nigerian coat of arms was officially adopted in May 1960. Every item found on the coat of arms has a special meaning in Nigeria’s history. It has a black shield with two white lines that form in a “Y” shape. The black shield represents Nigeria’s fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. The coat of Arms carries the Nigerian motto “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”
- The National Pledge: The Nigerian National pledge is an oath of allegiance of support of the country. Often times, it is recited after the National anthem. The National pledge was drafted by a Nigerian Professor, Prof (Mrs) Felicia Adebola in 1976 and in September 1976, General Olusegun Obasanjo decreed that all schools children should recite the national pledge on daily basis.
- The National Currency: The Nigerian currency which is the Naira is a national symbol. It is the legal tender of the country. The naira is Nigeria’s official legal tender since 1973. It is used in day to day transaction within the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria is the only authorized issuer of the Naira. On different denominations of the Nigerian Naira (#5, #10, #20, #50, #100, #200, #500 and #1000) .
- The Constitution of Nigeria: The Constitution of Nigeria is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is the rules and regulations that bind every citizen of Nigeria together. It is also a national symbol. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999, inaugurating the Nigerian Fourth Republic.
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