Our Education, Art & Culture Foundation

Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth. Nigerians are known for their vibrant and friendly energy expressed through diverse creative expressions. This page provides a glimpse of this rich culture prevalent in stone and wood carvings, paintings, potteries.

From its rich heritage to the spectacular nature, captivating destinations and the welcoming and friendly spirit, there are a few things you must know about Nigeria.

 

A land of over 200 million smiles

Home to over 200 million inhabitants (and rapidly growing), Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth and is the sixth most populous country in the world.

A unique Nigerian spirit

Known to be intelligent, hard-working people, and for the “can-do” and “never-say-never” attitude Nigerians’ complement it with a friendly and accommodating nature.

An exceptional and abundance of fauna and flora

Nigeria has an extraordinary and abundant fauna and flora.
While Nigeria has the world’s largest diversity of butterflies, new species are still being discovered.

The economic heartbeat of Africa

It boasts as the largest economy in Africa and projects to rank among the world’s top ten economies by 2040.

World’s second-largest film industry and pioneer of Afrobeat

Nollywood is the second largest film producer in the world and continues to maintain pioneering status with its music, which plays a significant role in shaping Africa’s music scene as well as influencing contemporary world music.

Largest oil and gas producer in Africa and putting great emphasis on diversifying its economy

While Nigeria has the largest natural gas reserves on the African continent, it strives to diversify its economy.

The roots and the real strength of Nigeria, however, is reflected by its Art and Culture.

Rich in varied art & culture, with a wide range of ethnic groups, Nigeria has always expressed itself through art, music, literature, dance and folklore.

This rich and unrivalled cultural magnificence is that of a multinational state inhabited by over 250 ethnic groupings of which the largest are the Hausa, the Igbo and the Yoruba.

These ethnic groups speak over 500 different languages and have diverse cultures, and exhibit unique art, a rich array of cuisines, fashion styles all across the various tribes.

The Backbone Education, Art and Culture Foundation’s mission is to promote Nigeria’s Education, Art and Culture.

The art objects herein are part of the collection of the Backbone Education, Art and Culture Foundation and private collectors.

Education, art and culture have a wide, measurable impact on the economy, the health and wellbeing of society; they are a strategic national resource.

The Backbone Education, Art and Culture Foundation’s mandate is to “improve relations among the many ethnic groups within Nigeria and to enhance the quality of life through education”.

In pursuit of this mission, the Backbone Education, Art and Culture Foundation seeks to involve young Nigerians of all tribal, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds in the ongoing enterprise of building a better Nigeria.

The Foundation sponsors annual programs and designs its activities to promote Education, Art and Cultural awareness and understanding amongst Nigeria’s many communities, as well as to highlight the contributions of Youth from all backgrounds to the everyday life in Nigeria.

• The Backbone Infrastructure Limited (BIL)
• The Backbone Infrastructure Corporation
• The Backbone Infrastructure Route 1 and Route 3 Contractors and Suppliers
• Banks, Insurances and Financial Institutions
• Media, (TV and Print)
• Family Offices and Private Sponsors (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze)