This Organization shall be known and called "Social Studies Association of Nigeria". Social Studies Association of Nigeria shall not be addressed by any other Name except the Name provided above and abbreviated as “SOSAN”.

Our Motto: “Effective Citizenship and Service”.

To associate Professionally with sisters Organizations in other parts of the World for the promotion of Social Studies and Civic Education by sharing in their experiences and by contributing as when necessary to the development of Social Studies and Civic Education in other parts of the World where needed.

Social Studies Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) aims to promote National Unity between all Citizens of Nigeria and the entire WORLD.

Social Studies Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) is an Organization of Learners, Teachers, and qualified Practitioners in the field and or accepted related disciplines.

It aims to promote the teaching, learning and understanding of Social Studies in Nigerian Schools.

We, the Members of the Social Studies Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) have firmly and solemnly resolved to Live in Unity and Harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble Members of one Body and Organization under God, dedicated to the promotion of National Unity, Peace and Effective Citizenship and Service of Nigeria as a Sovereign Nation