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SS1 · Rights and Duties · CHS/RAD — SS1.04

Duties and Obligations of Citizens

Covers civic responsibilities such as loyalty, obedience to laws, and the payment of taxes.

What students will learn

  • Define the concepts of duties and obligations of a citizen.
  • Identify at least four fundamental duties of Nigerian citizens.
  • Explain the importance of tax payment and obedience to laws in nation-building.
  • Distinguish between legal obligations and moral responsibilities.
  • Analyze how fulfilling civic duties contributes to national development.

Sample quiz questions

  1. Which of the following is considered a primary civic duty of a Nigerian citizen towards the government?

    • A. Demanding free luxury goods
    • B. Payment of taxes and levies
    • C. Ignoring public property
    • D. Criticizing every government policy

  2. What does 'loyalty to the state' primarily entail for a student?

    • A. Blindly following bad leaders
    • B. Staying silent during injustice
    • C. Respecting national symbols and the constitution
    • D. Refusing to participate in national elections

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