The Challenges of Architectural Education in the Twenty-First Century in Nigeria.

Abstract

This paper discusses the problem of architectural education in Nigeria and traces it to the lukewarm attitude of the professional body and the perverting influences of the colonial curriculum thus making the teaching and practice of architecture highly unfocused and mechanical. It argues that the indigenous curriculum that emphasizes social, spiritual and moral values was not stressed. The paper observed that there is a missing ingredient in the education of architects to make them relevant to the present economic reality. To close this gap, the paper suggested an early diversification of the curriculum to reposition the graduate architect to regain his prime position the building industry.