Some Lagos-based theatre practitioners have urged the Federal
Government to expedite action on the re-introduction of history into the school
curriculum.
The Minister of Education, Malam
Adamu Adamu, had called for the re-introduction history studies in schools in
2016, saying that the move will give the Nigerian Children a self-identity of
who they really are.
The theatre enthusiasts made the
observation at the 2017 Worl
The theme of the celebration is:
“Theatre artistes for proudly Nigeria’’.
Mr Israel Eboh, President,
National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) was part
of the theatre enthusiasts clamouring for the introduction of history in the
curriculum.
“Any nation that wishes to create
a better tomorrow must teach its history of yesterday.
“Thespians are story tellers. Our stories preserve both our culture and
history.
“For our culture to be
appreciated, we must promote our culture and history through their teaching,”
he said.
The NANTAP chief said the Nigerian
entertainment industry, with theatre as a major player, had become an industry
with a wide appeal across the globe.
“In the last few years, the
Nigerian theatre through mostly individual efforts of artistes, has experienced
a rise in profile, in both economic and entrepreneurial terms,” he said.
Eboh said that theatre could be
used as a veritable tool to alleviate the effect of the recession currently in
the country, if adequate investments were made in the industry.
“If we must overcome recession, we
must recognise the place of theatre and the entire entertainment industry, as
an alternative revenue-generating source.
“Theatre will not only boost the
economy but create jobs for the many youths roaming the streets.
“Today, the largest numbers of
young millionaires worldwide are entertainers,” he said.
Eboh commended Gov. Akinwunmi
Ambode of Lagos State’s support, in investing massively in infrastructure
development, by building theatres across the state.
The NANTAP official said this
development would go a long way to open up the potential of the sector, urging
other state governments to emulate the Lagos State Government.
Also, Mr Makinde Adeniran,
Chairman, NANTAP, Lagos chapter, said the World Theatre Day was a day to unite
thespians across the globe, for the purpose of peace.
Adeniran said that history played
a better role in advancing one’s course in life .
He said the importance of history
to the preservation of culture cannot be overemphasised.
Adeniran urged the State House of
Assembly to enact laws that would aid the welfare of artistes, to enable them
to plan for the future.
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