Expressions Journal is your canvas to express, create, and inspire. Join our community of talented high school students, share your unique perspective, and shape the future through your creative expression.
At Expressions Journal, we believe in the power of youth voices. We are a dynamic content portal dedicated to high school students in Nigeria, providing you with a platform to express your thoughts, creativity, and opinions on a wide range of subjects. Our mission is to empower you, encourage your artistic and literary talents, and guide you in your career development journey.
Our Founding Editor, Basit Olatunji, is a Nigerian poet, essayist and teacher with over a decade experience, teaching English and Literature in high schools in Lagos, Nigeria. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in English Literature. He is also currently a PhD student at University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He believes that there is a widening gap between secondary and tertiary education in Nigeria that needs to be closed urgently in order to secure the future of the Nigerian school system. This is why he has relentlessly dedicated his time and energy to the grooming and mentoring of high school students that will be fit to undertake the challenges of university education.
Our Mission
Enhance Skills: Develop your writing, artistic, and multimedia skills with guidance from our experts;
Encourage Creativity: Express your creativity through articles, art, poetry, stories, and multimedia content;
Promote Intellectual Engagement: Dive into meaningful discussions and explore a wide range of topics;
Foster Community Building: Connect with fellow students and build a supportive community;
Facilitate Cultural Interchange: Learn from diverse perspectives and engage in cultural exchange;
Career Guidance: Receive guidance on career development and education choices tailored to your local job market;
Empower Students: We want to amplify your voices and empower you to share your unique perspectives with the world.
Why Express Yourself with Us?
Global Exposure: Your work will be featured alongside content produced by students in different States of Nigeria and abroad;
Expert Guidance: Benefit from mentorship and feedback from experienced writers, artists, and multimedia creators;
Career Insights: Receive valuable insights into career paths that match your skills and local job market needs;
Scholarships and Awards: Opportunities to win scholarships and recognition for outstanding contributions.
More Information
If you are an educator, this paper may provide you with more information about how art education in our secondary schools benefits our society: https://infonomics-society.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Education-in-Nigerian-Secondary-Schools.pdf