Major Political Crisis in Nigeria

Government SSS 3 First Term

WEEK 12

Major Political Crisis in Nigeria

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the Kano riot 1953

2. Know eastern region constitution 1953

3. Explain the census crisis 1962/63

4. Explain Action group crisis

5. Explain the Nigeria Civil War 1967-1970

Content

i. Kano riot 1953

ii. Eastern region constitution 1953

iii. Census crisis 1962/63

iv. Action group Crisis

v. Nigerian Civil War 1967 - 1970

Kano riot of 1953

The Kano riot of 1953 refers to the riot, which broke out in the ancient city of Kano, located in Northern Nigeria, in May 1953. The nature of the riot were clashes between Northerners who were opposed to Nigeria's Independence and Southerners…