Lesson on Early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria III – Mohammadu Rumfa of Kano and Margaret Ekpo for Primary 3

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 History. In our previous lesson, we learned about [hyperlink to previous lesson]. Today, we’re going to learn about some early heroes and heroines in Nigeria.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Identify and describe the lives of Muhammadu Rumfa of Kano and Margaret Ekpo.
• Appreciate the contributions of the early heroes and heroines to Nigeria.
• Create a simple timeline depicting key events in the lives of Muhammadu Rumfa and Margaret Ekpo.

Early Heroes and Heroines in Nigeria

What are heroes and heroines? Heroes and heroines are people who have done great things for their country or community. They are often admired for their courage, strength, and determination.

Muhammadu Rumfa of Kano

Muhammadu Rumfa of Kano was born in 1456 and ruled the Kano Kingdom in Northern Nigeria from 1463 to 1499. He is considered a hero because of his leadership and contributions to the development of Kano. Some of his achievements include:

• Constructing protective walls around Kano city: This helped to protect the city from invaders.
• Promoting economic growth by fostering trade relationships: This helped to make Kano a prosperous city.

Muhammadu Rumfa’s reign was characterized by stability and significant achievements in trade and commerce. His death occurred in 1499 after a notable and impactful leadership period in Kano’s history.

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Margaret Ekpo

Margaret Ekpo was born on June 27, 1914, in Creek Town, Calabar, Nigeria. She is considered a heroine because of her work in the fight for Nigeria’s independence and women’s rights. Some of her achievements include:

• Being an influential politician: She was a strong voice for the people of Nigeria.
• Being a women’s rights activist: She fought for the rights of women in Nigeria.

Margaret Ekpo passed away on September 21, 2006, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Nigeria. Her dedication to the empowerment of women and her contributions to the nationalist movement have earned her a place as one of Nigeria’s prominent figures.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about some early heroes and heroines in Nigeria, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is one key event in Muhammadu Rumfa’s life?
2. Why is Margaret Ekpo considered a heroine in Nigeria?
3. What are some other heroes and heroines from Nigeria’s history?
4. How can we learn from the examples of these heroes and heroines?
5. What are some ways that we can be heroes and heroines in our own communities?

Conclusion

Today, we learned about two important heroes and heroines from Nigeria’s history: Muhammadu Rumfa of Kano and Margaret Ekpo. They both made significant contributions to their country and are remembered for their courage, leadership, and dedication. Remember, everyone can be a hero or heroine in their own way! Keep learning about Nigeria’s history and be inspired by the stories of those who came before us. See you in the next lesson!