An Empirical Study of Nigeria’s Built Heritage: The Lagos National Arts Theatre and Stadium

  • Onwuanyi N
  • Oyetunji A
  • Ogungbenro M
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Abstract

Recognition of built heritage and its preservation are issues of importance to communities and nations for reasons such as learning, identity, tourism among others. However, knowledge of what constitutes built heritage is essential if it is to be properly assessed. This paper investigates what qualities define built heritage in Nigeria using as case studies two well-known national assets: the National Stadium and National Arts Theatre in Lagos. Empirical data for the study are obtained from both physical inspection and public opinion. A survey questionnaire was purposely administered on randomly selected patrons of each of the facilities. Findings are that the two facilities possess significance as built heritage, but are neglected, moribund and not officially so acknowledged. Given plans to dispose of, rather than restore and preserve these facilities, the paper highlights heritage consciousness by drawing attention to the nature and defining characteristics of Nigeria’s built heritage, the utter neglect of these two examples and the need to reverse the situation. The nexus between built heritage and the built environment is highlighted as further justification for restoring these assets being important components of the built environment of Lagos and, therefore, the built heritage of Nigeria.

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Onwuanyi, N., Oyetunji, A. K., & Ogungbenro, M. T. (2017). An Empirical Study of Nigeria’s Built Heritage: The Lagos National Arts Theatre and Stadium. Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology, 1(1), 177–187. https://doi.org/10.36263/nijest.2017.01.0018

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