Education in arts is vital for Nigerian children. It helps them develop their creative talents and intelligence. Young people with a developed artistic sense are often able to start their own businesses instead of searching for regular jobs sought for by many candidates.
However, arts education has never been as popular as it is now. Parents used to think (and convince their children) that arts are for the ones who can’t do anything with their own hands, for lazy ones. They have never believed that art is a thing that can bring money and let a person lead a well-off life.
The current situation has not changed much. The high-quality materials for creativity, such as drawing tools, for example, are rather expensive and not all students are able to enjoy them. Even universities and art schools can’t always afford materials of high quality or even having a good studio with a proper lighting and a water supply.
Still, all these facts speak rather of the need to draw more attention to the popularization of arts in Nigeria. For instance, it’s necessary that the government provides guaranteed workplaces for the students who have completed their education in arts.
More attention to arts and their development can help the Nigerian society grow just as it deserves.
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Source: Legit.ng
