Research Article

Nigerian Youths’ Development and Self-Reliance Through Textile Design

Alesagba Ebenezer Igbekele1*, Muktari, S2, Yusuf Onipe John1, Olorunrayetan Titilayo Lizzy1, Hassan A.3
1 Department of Industrial Design, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Nigeria.
2 Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
3 Department of Visual and Creative Arts, Federal University Lafia, Nassarawa State, Nigeria.
* Corresponding author: ebeneigbekele@gmail.com
Published: Aug, 2020
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2020.hl4x6fpu
Pages: 25-27
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Abstract

The Paper examines Textile Design in Nigeria as a panacea for youth and industrial development. The rising unemployment rate in Nigeria and its associated socio-economic vices have in recent times been one of the major problems both the federal and state governments are seeking their lasting solutions. The paper provides needed solutions by exploring skills acquisition in textile design which includes leather production, beads making, batik, tie and dye, fashion design as necessary tools for self-reliance. The paper exposes the numerous opportunities that can be harnessed by youths with the desired skills in textile design.

Keywords

Textile Design Entrepreneurship Unemployment Development

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How to Cite

Igbekele, A. E., S, M., John, Y. O., Lizzy, O. T., & A., H. (2020). Nigerian Youths’ Development and Self-Reliance Through Textile Design. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 6(1), 25-27. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2020.hl4x6fpu

A. E. Igbekele, M. S, Y. O. John, O. T. Lizzy, and H. A., "Nigerian Youths’ Development and Self-Reliance Through Textile Design," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 25-27, August 2020. doi: 10.67637/njt.2020.hl4x6fpu

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