Why Greensprings School Creative Arts Centre and Olympic Swimming Pool Matter for Nigeria’s Future

Across Nigeria are children whose talents are bigger than their circumstances. Many of them carry gifts that could shape our culture a nd inspire the world, but what they often lack is opportunity, not passion. On December 18th, Greensprings School Lagos (GSL) will unveil the 3D model of its new Creative Arts Centre at the Lekki Campus.

The unveiling will take place at 4 p.m. alongside the Secondary and IB End of Year Production (Christmas Show). This event, which coincides with GSL’s 41st Annual Christmas Show, will be an evening of creativity, culture, and celebration, offering guests a chance to see a vision that has been years in the making.

The Creative Arts Centre is a legacy project built on the belief that education should nurture both the mind and the imagination. Designed as a multidisciplinary home for music, visual arts, dance, drama, film, and design, it aims to empower young people to explore their talents, build confidence, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s creative economy. Nigeria's creative economy is booming, contributing over $1.73 billion to the GDP in 2023 (IMF, 2023, as cited by Policy Centre for the New South), with the government aiming for it to reach $100 billion annually by 2030 (FMACTCE Report, as cited by Proshare, 2025). However, a major challenge is the lack of proper, purpose-built creative spaces for young people to hone their skills. While the Centre will serve Greensprings students, its impact extends far beyond the school, providing access and mentorship for young creatives in the Ibeju Lekki axis and the wider community through workshops, exhibitions, and artist-in-residence programs.

Alongside this vision is the continuing fundraising effort for the 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool, another project created to give Nigerian students a world-class training environment. Swimming is one of Nigeria’s most underdeveloped sports, and athletes often struggle in competitions due to a lack of access to Olympic-standard facilities. This new Aquatic Centre will not only help Greensprings students but will also be open to State and Federal swimming teams, leading to better-trained athletes and a stronger national sports ecosystem. The sports industry is expected to generate up to $4 billion annually by 2027, and this facility offers young Nigerians, including public school students and professional swimmers, a fair opportunity to compete globally.

Both the Creative Arts Centre and the Aquatic Centre embody the belief that Nigeria’s children deserve infrastructure that matches their ambition. Greensprings School’s alumni community and PTA are joining forces to invest in these legacy projects, providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise never have the chance to step inside an international-standard creative studio or pool. This is the heart of the 40th anniversary legacy: empowering the next generation of creators, athletes, and leaders.

During the unveiling, guests will have the opportunity to see the model up close, connect with others who care about youth development, and learn about partnership and donor opportunities for the next phase of construction. It is an invitation to be part of a legacy that will shape generations. Greensprings School welcomes all who believe in the power of creativity, talent, and education to join in this moment of inspiration and possibility.

Alumni who would like to attend should kindly RSVP through the alumni link: https://enrol.greenspringsschool.com/gsl-alumni/.

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Source: Legit.ng