Monrovia, Feb. 16 -- Hallie Andrews Ndorley, a Liberian artist based in Canada, has called on the Ministry of Education to introduce arts education in schools, arguing that creative subjects are as vital as mathematics or science for student development.

In a statement, Ndorley, a self-taught fine artist whose works have captivated audiences across Canada and the world, noted that arts education would greatly improve Liberian students' emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking skills, as well as overall academic results.

"Arts education is an essential field for creating 21st-century skills that are defined as the four C's of collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking," Ndorley said. "As a result, the ...