Sculptor Chidi Okoye was a lecturer at Federal Polytechnic, Oko before he left Nigeria for Canada on the invitation of Canadian Art Society in 1994. Today, his fame in sculptural art has spread to America, Canada and Europe and his works speak volumes about his creativity and excellence. In this online interview, the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu trained artist talks about his art.

It is a deeply felt knowledge that the death of a truly great man is akin to the burning down of a library. Most notable Africans of the past died without putting down their multiform activities into bound books. Succeeding generations could not therefore tap into their experiences that would have helped a lot in the march of civilization.

The venue was the OYASAF conference centre and the event was an interactive forum on the current state of the visual arts in Nigeria. The forum which came up against the background of recent removal of art works mounted at strategic positions at the Murtala Mohamade International Airport, Ikeja , Lagos as a result of renovation works as well as the removal and destruction of art works and monument in some universities and other public spaces without the consent of the artist was put together by three stakeholders in the art industry.

Minister of water Resources Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe, has called for strong partnership between the Federal, State and Local Governments in the provision, rehabilitation, treatment and management of water supply in the country.

The Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN) has expressed displeasure over government’s policies on the development of leasing business in the country.