Week: 5

Topic: Types of Government

Objectives: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to explain the

a) Meaning of government e.g. traditional form of government, constitutional (presidential or parliamentary form of government

Content:

Types of Government

These are various forms of government. Some of them are:

Traditional government

This is a form of government that is controlled or headed by a traditional ruler. Traditional leaders are the custodians of local traditions and customs. Therefore, their government is based on the traditions and customs of the people of their area. Traditional government or leadership began a long time ago when people began to live together in communities and possess a common culture and tradition. Traditional rulers in different parts of our country, Nigeria are known by some titles such as Obi, Eze, Igwe - Igboland

Oba, Baale - Yorubaland