Oil in Nigeria
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how oil affects Nigeria's economy, environment and society.
Key learning points
- Nigeria is one of the world's largest oil producers.
- Oil brings wealth, jobs and economic growth but also corruption and inequality.
- Many people in Nigeria don't benefit from oil revenue.
- Oil extraction has environmental impacts which harm people and ecosystems.
- Different stakeholders often have different perspectives about the future of Nigeria’s oil industry.
Keywords
Economy - the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Inequality - inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Development - development is when something changes, usually an improvement
Corruption - dishonest behaviour by people in a position of power for personal gain
Stakeholder - a stakeholder is a person who has an interest in a given resource
Common misconception
Everyone in Nigeria has similar viewpoints about the future of the country’s oil industry.
People are connected to the oil industry in Nigeria in different ways. Different stakeholders often have different ideas and opinions about what the future of Nigeria’s oil industry should look like.
Teacher tip
The stakeholder discussion in Task 2 could be developed into a whole-class or group debate. This would help to develop learners’ understanding of the complexity of Nigeria’s oil industry.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is one reason Nigeria is considered an African superpower?
Q2.What sector is growing rapidly in Nigeria’s economy?
Q3.What is one feature of Nigeria’s population?
Q4.How has colonialism affected Nigeria today?
Q5.What is one challenge linked to Nigeria’s rapid population growth?
Q6.Which of these statements is true about Nigeria’s global connections?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with the definition.
The way money in a particular area is made and spent
When something is not shared evenly between everyone
When something changes, usually an improvement
Dishonest behaviour by people in power for personal gain
A person who has an interest in a given resource
Q2.What is one reason oil is important to Nigeria’s economy?
Q3.What challenge has oil brought to some communities in Nigeria?
Q4.Why might some people support the oil industry continuing in Nigeria?
Q5.Why is inequality an issue linked to oil in Nigeria?
Q6.What might be a challenge in deciding the future of oil in Nigeria?
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