Art and culture administration: The Edo State experience

Abstract

This paper examines government policies vis-à-vis art and culture administration in Edo State of Nigeria. This is with a view to determining the extent to which these policies have affected the growth and development of art and culture in the state. In carrying out this assessment, the activities of Edo State Council for Arts and Culture will be examined being the agency charged with cultural administration in the state. It is against this backdrop that this paper highlights the  management problems and suggests possible solutions towards achieving improved performance in the years ahead.