NAVIGATING CERAMICS OBSTACLES IN NIGERIA’S VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: OFF-GRID DETACHABLE GAS DRUM KILN’S CREATION TO THE RESCUE

Abstract

Given that some regions lack electricity power accessibility in Nigeria, the detachable gas drum kiln will be a sustainable solution for ceramics production. Epileptic power supply in Nigeria has been an age-long challenge. That crippled pockets of ceramics’ students and professionals in their area of practice and interest. The Ability to construct build a gas kiln with local materials in a confined environment would positively advance vocational education in Nigeria. The innovative kiln design construction will enable easy assemblage, dismantling, and transport from one place to another by providing flexible and diverse off-grid settings. Leveraging gas as the primary energy source for the kiln will further ensure reliable firing without relying on the electrical power source. The kiln system's adaptability proves crucial for ceramics artisans in remote areas to foster self-sufficiency and sustainability of the production. This invention promises to cater to remote locations without a reliable power source which will enable the artisans to engage in ceramics production and also foster the creativity to sustain in the field of pottery. Ceramics and pottery production as a vital aspect of vocational education demand daily solutions, and this has spurred innovation of the new concept of a detachable gas drum kiln tailored to an off-grid environment. The kiln will not only address the challenges of power generation but could also provide a solution to create a portable and efficient kiln for trainees, artists, and artisans in remote locations practicing pottery and ceramics vocations. The detachable gas drum kiln will also allow learners, artists, and artisans to transcend to self-reliability in kiln production ranges such as kiln types, kiln walls, firebox control, and radiation heat acceleration control amongst others. It will further empower ceramics artists and practitioners to engage more in ceramics and pottery production. This paper delves into the transformative impact of this useful skill on vocational education in Nigeria and the traditional landscape of ceramics. It emphasizes its potential to revolutionize the strategies and the way professional artists, trainees, and artisans approach their crafts and ceramics wares in Nigeria.