SS2 Third Term Government Lesson Note – Nationalism

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WEEK 3

TOPIC:          NATIONALISM

CONTENT:  

1. Meaning of Nationalism
2. Effects of Nationalism
3. Factors that led to the rise and growth of Nationalism in Nigeria.
4. Some key nationalist leaders and their contributions to nationalism.

Sub-Topic 1: MEANING OF NATIONALISM

Nationalism can be defined as a strong feeling of national consciousness and love for one’s country to take care of its own affairs and be free from foreign control and domination. During colonial period, it was seen as opposition to European domination. Nationalism is struggle against oppression and domination, struggle for equality and political participation and self- government. It can be described as a movement for national independence. During colonial rule in Africa nationalism was centred on the desire of African people to be free from colonialism and to attain self- government

Sub-Topic 2: EFFECTS OF NATIONALISM IN NIGERIA

1. It led to an increased participation of Nigerians in politics and this in turn led to the inclusion of Nigerians in the legislative and executive councils.
2. It made Nigerians to be aware of the disadvantages of colonial rule and their political rights.
3. Nationalist movement led to the development of political parties in Nigeria e.g. the first political party in Nigeria – Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP) was formed by one of the nationalist- Herbert Macaulay.
4. The nationalist eventually achieved independence for Nigeria in 1960.
5. Nationalism checked the excesses of the colonial government.
6. Higher institutions of learning were established e.g. Yaba College.
7. Their struggle led to the inclusion of Nigerians in the civil service.
8. It brought about several constitutional reforms in Nigeria.
9. It led to the emergence of news-papers e.g. Lagos Daily News.
10. Their agitations led to the introduction and extension of Franchise in Nigeria (elective principle).

Sub-Topic 3: FACTORS THAT LED TO THE RISE AND GROWTH OF NATIONALISM IN NIGERIA

1. Independence of other countries e.g. India in 1947 and later Ghana in 1957.
2. The colonial policy of indirect rule excluded the educated elite from governance.

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