Fine and Applied Arts can refer to several things such as a study of creative skills, a process of using creative skills, a product of using creative skills, mention but a few. This paper highlights the potentialities of this aspect of education as a springboard for wealth creation for individuals and national development of a nation. No doubts that skills acquisition is a veritable avenue to fast-track the overall development of a nation interested in all- round national economic prosperity and development. Every nation must evolve training of minds and hands to pave way for the production of human capital. Its activities are dynamic and capable of having a bearing effect on any government policies and priorities on education. However, it is essentially man's creative spirit using media to express feelings or moods for either through clay, woodwork, cement, weaving, or some other media. Economic empowerment through Fine and Applied Arts can be a springboard marginalizing people to obtain the basic human needs, either directly by themselves, or through the assistance of those who have access to funds that can be used to encourage and develop their skills for self- sufficiency. This paper discusses more on empowering of youths through arts, crafts, and design as an impetus for national development of a nation.
