Understanding Community Leadership

What is the meaning of tradition?

Theory Questions

1. Define tradition and explain its significance in your community.

2. List and describe three titles of traditional leaders in Nigeria and the regions they are associated with.

3. Explain the process of how leaders are chosen in your locality.

4. Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of choosing a leader in a community.

5. Describe a situation where community leaders played a role in resolving a conflict and explain the outcome.

• Modern technology

• Customs and beliefs passed down through generations

• New fashion trends

• Scientific discoveries

Who are community leaders?

• People who follow others

• Individuals who guide and make decisions for the community

• Children in the playground

• Tourists visiting the community

Which of the following is a title for a traditional leader in Nigeria?

• President

• Oba

• Governor

• Mayor

Why are traditional leaders important in the community?

• They entertain tourists

• They enforce foreign laws

• They help maintain peace and order

• They build personal businesses

How are leaders chosen in many Nigerian communities?

• By fighting

• Through inheritance or selection by elders

• By purchasing the position

• By random selection

What is one advantage of choosing a good leader?

• Increased community conflicts

• Better community development

• Neglect of community traditions

• Misuse of community funds

Which of these is a problem caused by bad leadership?

• Community progress

• Peace and harmony

• Corruption and dishonesty

• Improved education

What is a political party?

• A social gathering

• A group of people with similar ideas aiming to govern

• A traditional festival

• A sports team

Why is it important to have political leaders in the community?

• To create confusion

• To represent the community's interests

• To promote personal businesses

• To discourage participation in governance

Which of the following is a responsibility of a good citizen?

• Disobeying laws

• Participating in community development

• Ignoring community issues

• Avoiding voting in elections