As part of efforts for Nigeria’s architecture and designs to retake its position on the global stage, the government has significant roles to play. Some of the roles are the standardisation of locally sourced materials for construction and architectural designs as well as infusing it into schools curricular.
Speaking to a news conference at a two-day Africa-focused architecture workshop and excursion in Abuja, the Executive Director, Community Planning and Design Initiative (CPDI) Africa, Nmadili Okwumabua, said standardisation was critical to preserving Nigerian culture and heritage.
Noting that sourcing of local building materials and architectural designs should be included in the school curriculum, the CPDI founder said the event is designed to expose the 45 participants to theoretical frameworks for developing new responsive architectural design languages through research, discussion and live interaction in order to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage and identity.
Other stakeholders task government at all levels to increase investments in Made-in-Nigeria products. The workshop further emphasised on need for more research efforts to identify, explore as well as provide adequate policies needed in fostering Afrocentric architecture in Nigeria.
