Cultural activist calls for better understanding of Nigeria’s diverse culture

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

A cultural activist Oyemike Onoko,has called for a better understanding of Nigeria’s diverse among cultures.
He said there is a need to have an understanding of different languages which will help in building a wonderful society.
Onoko made the disclosure recently in Abuja during children’s day celebration organized by National Gallery of Art (NGA) to a showcased art works of Nigerian children.
He said there is an urgent need to promote young children’s artistic passion into skills as a way to sustain our cultural life.
He said “I organized these children programme to allow the children to create works of arts through Saint Victoria Art Outreach.
“Through this initiative, I want to stimulate the interest of children especially those in junior secondary school to forge creative pathways for a fulfilling livelihood through visual arts.”
According to him, programmes such as Children’s Day and World Art Day should be occasions to encourage young children and young adults to appreciate the cultural and artistic richness of Nigeria by actively participating in creating works of art to reflect the mood of the nation.
“He said this tallies with the goals of SDG 17 which calls for collaboration among all stakeholders for a better society”.
He was full of praises to NGA for displaying art works of children as part of Children’s Day celebration, asking other government agencies to emulate the good example of the parastatal by actively involving children in such events.