STATE OF TOWN AND GOWN IN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WITH EMPHASIS ON INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND DESIGN (1975 – 2012)

Abstract

Nigeria witnessed the best period of oil boom in-between 1975 to 1985. It boosted both technological and educational development of Nigeria as well. "Town" and "Gown" (town refer to the non academic community while gown literarily refers to the university community) was perfectly initiated and implemented then to enhance our educational mission and vision. Different brands of industrial arts products were produced. Consumers developed interest in Nigerian industrial art products which led to the increase in the level of patronage. "Town" and "Gown" perfect relationship was the fundamental factor that led to the popularity of Nigerian industrial art products. The present imperfect relationship between the two giants led to mass unemployed university undergraduates in Nigerian society. The paper therefore examines the relationship between education and society. Their relationship is so strong that it becomes impossible to separate them. The paper viewed education as a tool that contributes to the development of the society. Industrial Art curriculum shall be examined to ensure that the set vision and mission of the educational objectives are achieved. Internship, Curriculum re-design and entrepreneurship study were suggested as practical steps to be taken to enhance perfect