Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League has lauded
the government of Edo State, the federal government and the entire facilitators of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), Benin City, for the monumental edifice, saying it would enhance the nation’s tourism sector.
The board also said the all intents and purposes of MOWAA, spotlights the indefatigability of the Benin cultural heritage in the comity of Africa cultural entities.
Prof. Akenuwa J. Obarogie,
Coordinator General, Edo Unity League who made the commendation in a statement noted that the monumental edifice
has confirmed that the Benin nation is the centre of cultural microcosm in Africa is a truism that cannot be tainted,
According to Prof. Obarogie, arising from a steering committee meeting on the inauguration of a Cultural Renaissance Summit planning committee, the Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League presented in an official statement of appreciation to the Government of Edo State, the Federal Government and the entire facilitators of the Museum of West African Arts Benin City, for the monumental edifice, which in all intents and purposes spotlights the indefatigability of the Benin cultural heritage in the comity of Africa cultural entities.
“That the Benin nation is the centre of cultural microcosm in Africa is a truism that cannot be tainted, therefore, the preservation as well as the commercial subscription to Museum’s services is sacred duty that the average Edo man and woman owes the world class heritage viewing destination.
“The recent endorsement of the Museum of West African Arts in a viral video by a worldwide Arts and Culture intellectual – High Priest Osemwengie Ebohon is worthy of emulation, and this deserving of commendation.
“We respectfully call on all public and private tertiary institutions to make the Museum a point of reference in practicals and research explorations.
“We also called on cultural and business entities in Nigeria and the diaspora to rally the Museum to succeed exceedingly, and to attract other multinational cultural heritage investments in our dear State”, he said.