RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS and GOVERNMENT

The relationship that exists between individuals and arid government suggests the ways citizens respond to the government of their country and how the government, in turn, reciprocates the citizens’ responsibilities. Individuals relate to government by obliging their civic responsibilities in the following ways;

i. Observing our duties and obligations as citizens.

ii. Obeying the laws of the state.

iii. Respecting leaders and other constituted authorities.

iv. Being loyal to government officials

v. Payment of taxes.

vi. Participating in elections.

vii. Readiness to defend the country at all times.

viii. Helping to protect the lives and properties of fellow citizens by reporting suspected criminals to law enforcement agencies.

ix. Respect for our national symbols like the flag, national anthem, pledge, currency etc.

x. Readiness to serve the nation e.g. NYSC programme.

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