Christian Missionary Activity in West Africa
Explain the need for abolition of the slave trade;
Assess the roles of the various individuals and bodies associated with the abolition of the slave trade;
Discuss the events leading to the establishment of the slave settlements of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Discuss the spread of Christian Missionary activity in West Africa including “French West Africa”.
The Muslim states in the face of European Colonization
Identify the major Muslim states in West Africa at the time of European colonization.
Discuss their initial contacts with the European explorers and
Examine the changing patterns of relations with the Europeans.
Discuss the consequences of their encounter with Europeans.
The Activities of Samori Toure
Examine the religious economic and political activities of Samori Toure.
Discuss the rise and fall of the Madinka Empire.
The Jihad of Alhaji Umar
Describe the rise of Alhaji Umar;
Discuss the details of his religious affiliation and his teachings
Discuss the effects of his political activities and the Jihad.
The Jihad of Ahmadu Seku
Examine the influence of Dan fodio’s Jihad on that of Seku Ahmadu;
Discuss the emergence of Seku Ahmadu;
Describe the areas covered by his teaching and Jihad;
Discuss the significance of the Jihad.
Islamic Movement and the establishment of Muslim States in West Africa
Describe the religions of the people before the emergence of the Shehu;
Discuss the life history of the Shehu;
Discuss the origins of the Jihad;
Examine the effects of the Jihad on the neighbouring peoples and how it inspired other Jihads in West Africa.
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Enduring Issues
Explain the problem of multi party democracy.
Describe the nature of the federation.
Explain:
(a) revenue allocation and
(b) Poverty
Youth unemployment
Religious crisis. Corruption and other social issues.
The Transition and the Fourth Republic
Constitutional conference and the formation of political parties.
The role of the mass media in democratic transition
The 1999 Constitution and the commencement of the Fourth
Republic.
The policy thrust of the Fourth Republic.
The Challenges of Democratic Governance. Interim National Government and the Return of the Military, 1993-1998
Describe the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.
Explain the return of the military.
Discuss the policies of this regime and the challenges.
THE IBRAHIM BABNGIDA REGIME, 1985-1993
The Structure of the regime.
Discuss the transition programme.
Discuss the socio-economic programme
The Return of the Military THE BUHARI/IDIAGBON REGIME
State the factors that led to the 1983 coup.
Discuss the structure and programme of the regime.
The Second Republic 1979-1983
Discuss the 1979 Constitution
Describe the nature of party politics.
Outline the Fourth National Development Plan.
Identify the achievements of the Second Republic.
THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979
Explain the reasons for the 1975 coup.
Examine the main features of the administration.
Discuss its socio-economic and political programme.
THE MILITARY RULE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION
Discuss the new revenue source for government.
Discuss the Second National Development Plan.
List the Nine Point Programme of Gowon.
Identify the achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.
THE 1966 COUP D’ETAT AND THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR
Discuss why military took over government in Nigeria.
Examine the causes and course of the Nigerian Civil war.
Discuss the effects of the Nigerian civil war.
THE FIRST REPUBLIC 1960-1966: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Discuss the economic philosophy of the government.
Describe the expansion of social services.
The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments
Discuss the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence.
Nature of the political parties of the period
The challenges of democratic governance during this period.
The road to Independence and the attainment of Independen-ce
Discuss the attitude of the international environment towards colonialism
Explain the divide and rule politics of the British.
Relate the events that led to the attainment of independence
Nationalist movement-s after the Second World War
Discuss how the outbreak of the 2nd World War sharpened the cause of the nationalists
Examine the strategies adopted by the nationalists.
Examine the various factors which assisted in the struggle against colonial rule.