Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative sector have called on the Federal Government to prioritise the teaching of classical music in schools as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s creative arts industry.
The appeal was made at the annual Symphony and Bcanto performance night in Abuja, organised to mark Classical Music Month.
Programme organiser, Mrs. Nana Gbolahan, said music should not remain confined to elite circles but be made accessible nationwide, starting from the grassroots.
“The government can assist by introducing music into schools. Currently, the school curriculum does not have music as a separate subject. If we merge classical music with our indigenous sounds, just as we did with Afrobeat, Nigeria can create a new genre of classical music,” she said.
Gbolahan added that increased awareness would not only promote cultural exchange but also help Nigeria gain recognition abroad for blending African traditions with classical music.
Also speaking, Wing Commander Ayodeji Ayanbode, Director of Music at the Nigerian Air Force, who led the Air Force Band at the event, described classical music as “entertaining and soul-inspiring.”
He urged the government to catch talents young by introducing structured music education at the primary and secondary school levels.
“By doing so, we will discover talents, boost the prominence of classical music in Nigeria, and strengthen the creative industry,” he noted.
The Abuja event featured performances of classical pieces in both local and international languages, highlighting the unifying and therapeutic power of music.
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