ABUJA — Mr. Ebeten Ivara, Director-General of the National Gallery of Arts (NGA) has called on Nigerian youths to identify and harness their potential through their participation in visual and creative arts.
Ivara gave the advice on Thursday at the 3rd Edition of the Rainbow Art Unlocking Creativity Programme organized for Primary and Secondary Schools in Abuja.
The theme of the programme titled “A Cultural Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme attracts 47 schools participating in art competitions, folks tales, cultural exchange, art-making, and bead making.
The director-general said that the programme was designed and dedicated to children to harness their inner potential in expressing their innate capabilities in visual and creative arts.
“Since culture is our way of life, COVID-19 has actually interfered with our economic, religious and social norms not only in Nigeria but the world in general.
“Thus the need for this year’s theme, A Cultural Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19”.
“The theme was chosen to educate, showcase the global economy through the eyes of the children.
“And to also inform citizens to reflect on how the pandemic has impacted and affected cultures and continents on a global level,” he said.
According to him, children cannot be left out in our day-to-day activities as they have a greater role to play in finding solutions to any problem through their skills.
Mrs. Ononugbo Julie, Assistant Chief Education Officer of NGA, said that the programme was designed in seven sessions which included arts competition, folks tale, cultural exchange, arts-making, bead-making, and others.
“During the session, students are allowed to participate in any session of their choice, helping them to acquire skills.
“We have competitions in different branches of arts. At the end of the session, we have winners in different categories – first, second and third position in all seven sessions.
“Participating students will benefit by going home with a certificate and gift,” she said.
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