Back to: Civic Education Primary 3
Welcome to class, I hope you enjoyed the last class. Today we will be talking about national symbols II. Follow me closely and you will understand what we are about to talk about.
- The National Anthem: The Nigerian national anthem takes into cognisance the account of our historical past as well as the aims and aspirations for the coming generation. The beautiful thing about the Nigerian national anthem is the bond it has on all Nigerians both home and abroad. It is a clarion call to serve our fatherland with love and strength and faith. The current Nigerian National anthem “Arise O’ Compatriot” was adopted in 1978. It replaced the former National Anthem (Nigeria, We Hail Thee).
- 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 binds 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.
Quiz
- What the meaning of national symbols?
- Draw and describe any two Nigerian national symbols you know.
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