Meaning of Consciousness
Consciousness means being able to use one’s sense and mental powers to understand events happening at particular point in time.
National Consciousness
National Consciousness is the level of a person’s awareness of issues and happenings in the nation and how they affect him/her and others in the nation. It is the love and affection for oneself. This self awareness that translates to self consciousness.
National Identity
National Identity is the act of belonging and identifying with a nation. It is represented by the symbols, beliefs, culture and heritages for which the country is known and identified with. These include national symbols like currency, pledge, national anthem, coat of arms, etc.
The National Symbol
- The National Flag: The Nigerian flag which was designed by Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi in 1958 is made up of two colours; white and green. The white part stands for Peace and Unity while the Green represents our rich Agriculture. It is placed in important public places like schools as a sign of patriotism.
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- Nigerian Coat of Arms: This is an emblem of national unity. It has a black Shield representing the good soil of the country, an Eagle which represents strength while the two white Horses represent the dignity and pride of the country. The river Niger and river Benue which flows through parts of the nation are represented by the “Y” symbol marked on the shield. The Flower represents the beauty of the nation. The motto of the country “Unity and Faith” is written in the coat of arms.
- The Currency: This is the legal tender (means of transaction) peculiar to the country. This is in units of naira and kobo; with the lowest denomination being five kobo (5k) while the highest is one thousand naira (₦1000). These currencies are universally accepted as means of exchange.
- The Pledge: It is a solemn promise made by the citizens of Nigeria that they would be loyal to their country. The Nigerian pledge is said thus:
I pledge to Nigeria my country,
To be faithful, loyal and honest,
To serve Nigeria with all my strength,
To defend her unity,
And uphold her honor and glory
So help me God.
Test and Exercise
- Being able to use one’s sense and mental powers to understand events happening at particular point in time is known as (a) ability (b) knowledge (c) consciousness (d) identity
- The Nigeria flag was designed by (a) Flora Shaw (b) Taiwo Akinwunmi (c) Goodluck Jonathan (d) Taiwo Olawunmi
- The eagle in the Nigeria coat of arms represent (a) the beauty of the nation (b) the strength of the nation (c) the dignity and pride of the nation (d) the good soil of the land
- ———– is the level of a person’s awareness of issues and happenings in the nation and how they affect him/her and others in the nation. It is the love and affection for oneself. (a) international consciousness (b) national consciousness (c) personal consciousness (d) general consciousness
- The act of belonging and identifying with a nation is (a) national identity (b) national consciousness (c) national symbol (d) none of the above https://passnownow.com/classwork-support/
