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22 Benin Bronzes Handed-over by Germany to Nigeria in Abuja

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German Foreign Minister, @abaerbock Annalena Baerbock and @claudiaroth_official  Claudia Roth, Minister of State for Culture and Media, has today, returned 22 Benin objects to Nigeria.

The ceremonial handover held in Abuja saw the presence of the minister of Information and Culture, Hon. Lai Mohammed, Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Prof. Abba Isa Tijani, Director of Museums, Mal Abdul Mohammed Gimba among others.

These collections are from German museums and over a thousand more works of art from the  @rautenstrauchjoestmuseumkoeln, @markkhamburg, @humboldtforum, @grassimuseum.skd and the Linden Museum will follow.

Annalena Baerbock said at the handover: “It was wrong that these Benin bronzes were stolen and it was wrong that our country kept them. Even if the return cannot heal all wounds, it is an important step in coming to terms with Germany’s colonial past. We also want to face this part of our history.”

 Claudia Roth emphasized: “At this moment, which not only connects our two countries but also our continents, something new begins. It’s a good day when someone long gone returns to the place where they belong. It is a day of joy for us too.”

 These objects date back to the royal palace of Benin Kingdom in 1897.

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It gladdens the heart that once again we are seeing the rebirth and resuscitation of this very informative magazine, the production of which has been halted for over six years due to dwindling finances of those times which in no small ways and manner affected various facets of the Commission’s operations. Huge thanks to Prof. Abba Tijani and the administration he leads for uncommon resourcefulness, support and encouragement which this Committee has received, leading to the resurrection and rebranding of this publication.

This maiden edition of “The Nigerian Museum” News bulletin presents a special content which celebrates the commendable strides of the Abba Tijani – led Administration which coincidentally clocks one year with this release.

Abba Isa Tijani, the enigmatic Professor of Museology and Anthropology commenced his responsible leadership of the Commission after his deserved appointment one year ago. In a short space of time he has led a management which to a great extent repositioned the Commission. New standards are being set with more encouraging result pouring in. An astute administrator and erudite academic, he has demonstrated in no small means his ability to fix problems and achieve results. We therefore have the pleasure of cataloguing among others, some of his achievements within a short period of his leadership.

Some of Africa’s material cultural assets are warehoused outside the continent. Most of these assets as we all know were looted during wars by Europeans, ethnographic expeditions or acquired under questionable conditions and auctions in various art markets around the globe. Notable among such ethnographic material assets are some of Nigeria’s collections that form the Nucleus of our classical arts. The National Commission for Museums & Monuments which holds the mandate to preserve and care for these National treasures has over the years been in the forefront of negotiations and demand for the repatriation and return of these cultural artifacts of Nigerian origin. These efforts though, have been yielding dividends in trickles in the past, but worthy of note is the recent development in the life of this administration that a very large haul of over a thousand Benin Bronzes will soon return to Nigeria from Germany. The Commission is working closely with all relevant and major stakeholders to ensure that the collections eventually berth in a safe and comfortable environment for the viewing pleasure of Nigerians.

Distinguished readers, I once again welcome you to this our informative News bulletin, a Platform through which we shall constantly update our numerous and various publics about happenings in the NCMM. Please read along with us!

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Historically Significant 9th – 11th Century Igbo-Ukwu Bronzes in National Museum Lagos’ Collection Selected for Bank of America’s 2022 Art Conservation Project 

 

 

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December 07, 2022 – The National Museum Lagos has been selected as a beneficiary of the Bank of America Arts Conservation Project 2022 and is among 19 major global art conservation projects to be selected. Funding from the grant will be used to restore 350 Igbo-Ukwu bronze objects, historically inimitable, they come from a culture that may be the earliest known example of bronze casting in the region. This grant is the first ever funding received for the conservation of the Igbo-Ukwu bronzes.

Bank of America’s Art Conservation Project has supported the conservation of more than 6,000 individual pieces since 2010, including paintings, sculptures, and archaeological and architectural pieces of critical importance to cultural heritage and the history of art. More than 200 projects across 39 countries have been managed by non-profit cultural institutions that receive grant funding to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of deterioration.

The National Museum Lagos will restore the Igbo-Ukwu Bronzes, elaborately decorated bronze works dating from the 9^th century, in need of conservation to keep the objects in proper form. The Bank of America Art Conservation Project grant will enable the Nigerian National Museum to conduct a structural analysis, consolidation and full conservation and treatment of a total of 350 culturally significant objects of Igbo-Ukwu origin in its

collection, beginning with a selection of 150 Igbo-Ukwu bronze objects. The conservation process will take approximately 8 months on site at the National Museum and will involve support from an expert conservator.

“The grant provides an avenue for proper and adequate conservation of Igbo-Ukwu objects, especially some that are already corroded and needs to be restored. It allows the National Commission for Museums and Monuments the opportunity to exhibit objects in their best states for public education and enlightenment.” said Abba Isa Tijani, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Nigeria.

The discovery of the Igbo-Ukwu bronzes was accidental, found in 1938 when a man tried to dig a water cistern in his compound in a village called Igbo-Ukwu- Anambra State Nigeria. Upon scientific excavation of the site in 1959, radiocarbon dating placed the site to 850 CE, which could make the Igbo-Ukwu culture the earliest known example of bronze casting in the region. These Igbo-Ukwu bronzes also represent the earliest examples of copper alloy (copper and tin) art in Sub-Saharan Africa. The people of Igbo-Ukwu were likely among the first groups of West Africans to use the lost wax hollow casting technique, also known as cire perdue, to produce these bronze sculptures.

The National Museum Lagos is one of 19 significant art restoration projects selected for the 2022 Bank of America Art Conservation Project, representing a diverse range of artistic styles, media, and cultural traditions across the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Ghana, Ireland, Spain, France and Mexico. Institutions receiving support from Bank of America this year include, National Museum of Ghana, Notre-Dame de Paris, Trinity College Library Dublin, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid, and more.

“Through the Art Conservation Project, we have an opportunity to shine a light on the perpetual need for conservation and preservation. Our support helps ensure that future generations can celebrate and enjoy these historic works of art for years to come.” said Brian Siegel, global arts and heritage executive at Bank of America.

 

Note to Editors:

 National Museum Lagos, and Igbo-Ukwu Art

The National Museum Lagos, one of the 53 museums managed and supervised by the National Commission for Museums & Monuments is the flagship museum and the largest in terms of collections in the country. The Museum has six collection stores of about 40,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects. Its mission is the systematic collection, preservation, study and interpretation of the tangible and intangible material evidence of the development of the multi-ethnic/multi-cultural peoples of Nigeria, and Nigerians in the diaspora. Among the ethnographic objects in the collection are Igbo-Ukwu art pieces (dated between 9th – 11th Century AD) from Igbo ethnic groups of South Eastern Nigeria. The objects represent archaeological materials from Igbo Isaiah, Igbo Jonah and Igbo Richard. Their outstanding features are great elaboration of insects and other naturalistic representations on the surfaces. Lagos museum’s educational programmes include lectures, film shows, cultural quiz programmes, storytelling, music and drama performances, guided tours, cultural fashion parade shows, teacher workshops, art workshops and exhibitions, Located at Onikan, in the heartland of Lagos the museum has Galleries, Library, Children Play Park, Museum Kitchen, Open lawn, Car Park, a Craft Shop and Storage Areas.

Bank of America

At Bank of America, we’re guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection. We’re delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. ESG is embedded across our eight lines of business and reflects how we help fuel the global economy, build trust and credibility, and represent a company that people want to work for, invest in and do business with. It’s demonstrated in the inclusive and supportive workplace we create for our employees, the responsible products and services we offer our clients, and the impact we make around the world in helping local economies thrive. An important part of this work is forming strong partnerships with nonprofits and advocacy groups, such as community, consumer and environmental organizations, to bring together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com, and connect with us on Twitter (@BofA_News).

 

For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

 

Learn about this year’s projects in the 2022 Art Conservation Project brochure.

 

Bank of America press contacts:

 

E: cecilia.cran@bofa.com

T: +44 (0) 2079965627

E: amal.jama@bofa.com

T : +44 (0) 2079964629

 

For more information, please visit the following websites:

www.ncmm.gov.ng,

www.bankofamerica.com.

 

Signed

Prof. Abba Isa Tijani

Director-General NCMM

 

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In Glasgow, Nigeria Holds Talks for Repatriation of Cultural Artefacts from Scotland

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Nigeria once again, has taken another step forward in efforts to secure the repatriation of her antiquities from foreign countries holding on to her collections.

This time around, the stage is set in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, where Officials of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum received the official delegation of Nigeria, led by Prof. Abba Isa Tijani to discuss the repatriation of 19 Benin antiquities to Nigeria.

 

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Discussions on the return of these precious objects were initiated earlier in the year when Glasgow City Council’s City Administration Committee approved of a recommendation made by the cross-working group for repatriation to return the items to Nigeria after having established that the artefacts which were acquired as gifts, bequests and purchases from auction houses were actually taken from sacred sites and ceremonial buildings during the British Punitive Expedition of 1897.

The NCMM Director-General who led the Nigerian Delegation believes that ‘by addressing past wrongs, the returns will help to strengthen existing relations with the descendant Communities.

Scotland is joining other well-meaning Nations like The United States of America, Britain, Germany and France in positively responding to the Prof. Abba TIJANI led Administration’s vigorous pursuit of repatriation of Nigeria’s Antiquities globally.

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Benin Artefacts

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The best known artistic works from Nigeria are the Benin bronzes, yet only a few of them were actually excavated from the earth. The famous bronzes were looted from the Benin palace by the British Marines following a punitive expedition to that City in 1897.

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Management of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments led by the resourceful Director-General, Prof. Abba Isa Tijani took the Tin City of Jos by storm on the 17th and 18th of June 2022 while holding the 2022 Annual Management Retreat and also performing the official Commissioning of the newly upgraded Jos Museum Exhibition Gallery.

The three-day events which kick-started with an Inspection Tour of facilities in the Jos Museum institutions culminated in the Management Retreat and an eventual Commissioning ceremony of the upgraded Jos Museum Exhibition Gallery by His Excellency, the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong who was represented by a permanent Secretary, Mrs. Mary Dashan.

At the retreat, a veteran archaeologist and former Director of Research Planning & Publications at the Commission, Dr Musa Oluseyi Hambolu, and the Director of Legal Services, Bar. Babatunde Adebiyi both delivered lectures on the theme of the retreat which focused on repatriation and safeguarding of Nigerian Cultural Artefacts.

A host of NCMM Directors and Curators from 53 Stations across the Country attended the events.

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Acting U.S. Consul General, James Suor, said modern educational space would stimulate curiosity in the minds of children, support learning, facilitate reflection and promote common ideals between United States and Nigeria.

He added that the space would also promote shared values of democracy and encourage robust people-to-people ties.

Suor and Director-General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Prof. Abba Tijani, launched the U.S. public diplomacy engagement space at the National Museum, Lagos and were joined by Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Dr. Aina Ayoola.

The consul general described the opening as another innovative project of the U.S government in Nigeria that would facilitate learning in an engaging environment for students.

He said the U.S. funded programmes would be of immense benefits to Nigerians and also become catalysts for professional alumni networks that help address global challenges.

“Since inception of ambassadors fund for cultural preservation programme, Nigeria has received 10 grants worth $1m, with projects spread across the country, and these preservation projects benefit both future generations and growth of the tourism industry,” he said.

The United States government has pledged to support initiatives that promote learning and provide students with opportunity to share ideas in an engaging environment and promote cultural preservation efforts.

Sour noted that the recent upgrade of old residency museum archive in Calabar, with digital conferencing facilities, open space for educational events and newly opened learning space at National Museum in Lagos, are important additions to ongoing efforts of U.S. Government to support Nigerian museums and preservation of cultural heritage.

“This modern educational space will stimulate curiosity in the minds of children, support learning, facilitate reflection and promote common ideals between the United States and Nigeria.”

“The space will also promote shared values of democracy and encourage robust people-to-people ties,” Mr Suor said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Mr Suor praised Pearl Recycling, a non-profit waste recycling organization founded by Olamide Ayeni-Babajide, an alumna of the U.S. government-sponsored TechWomen programme for working with the U.S. Consulate to create the innovative space.

He also praised Pearl Recycling, a non-profit waste-recycling organisation founded by Olamide Ayeni-Babajide, an alumni of U.S. government-sponsored TechWomen programme, for working with the consulate to create innovative space.

He explained that the U.S. government-funded programmes have been of immense benefit to the people of Nigeria, boosting intellectual and cross-cultural capital, and have also become catalysts for professional alumni networks that help address global challenges.

He noted that the recent upgrade of the Old Residency Museum Archive in Calabar with a digital conferencing facility and open space for educational events and the newly opened learning space at the National Museum in Lagos are important additions to the ongoing efforts of the U.S. government to support Nigerian museums and the preservation of Nigerian cultural heritage.

Prof. Tijani applauded the U.S government’s commitment to empowering young people through innovative learning spaces and preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

Ayoola also commended United States for partnering Nigeria in providing opportunities for children to explore their environment as part of a holistic educational experience.

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SIGHTS & SOUND of the celebration of international Museum Day and International Day for Monuments and Sites held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at NTA Arena, Area 11, Abuja

Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity was on display Thursday in Abuja, as the country joined the international community to celebrate the 2022 International Day for Museums, Monuments and Sites.

This year’s event with the themes, “The Power of Museums”, and “Heritage and Climate”, gave Nigerians the opportunity to renew their appreciation of the important role individuals and institutions play in safeguarding the nation’s vast cultural heritage collections for the benefit of future generations.

Speaking at the event, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, said the event aimed to celebrate Museums across the globe and to raise public awareness on the pivotal role played by the protection and sustainability of our heritage Sites for cultural tourism and socio-economic development.

The Minister who was represented by Dr. Ifeoma Anyawutaku, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, noted that Nigeria is endowed with rich cultural diversity and values of different ethnicities and languages, which birthed multiple aesthetic heritage Sites and Monuments that it is proud of today.

“These Sites are natural, cultural, religious, historical, some are archeological, all depicting unique universal values. Our cultural heritage and Monuments are indeed our identity, they are our pride, our history, roots and cultural manifestations creating strong traditional networks and connecting us to our ancestral source.

“It is therefore our shared responsibility to make every effort to protect them from theft and during conflicts, for the sake of posterity and patrimony. I implore us to harness our individual creative abilities in an effective manner towards the protection and management of our various Sites”,

Alh. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture,

According to him, Nigeria is collaborating with UNESCO convention state parties on global best practices and information sharing on applied time-tested monitoring, mitigation, and adaptation practices.

He said the nation’s strategic engagement with traditional institutions, indigenous communities, security agencies foreign bodies, and other relevant stakeholders had resulted in the safe return of the Benin artifacts from Museums across Europe.

“This has continued to strengthen the drive of our Museums to foster unity through its collection and exhibitions while promoting self-reliance through its vocational skills acquisition programs,’’ Mohammed said.

Speaking earlier, the Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Prof. Abba Isa Tijani, said the celebrations were combined to accentuate the importance of our cultural consciousness, promoting awareness about the vulnerability of the world’s diverse Monuments and heritage Sites and efforts required to protect and conserve them.

“The Commission foresees a future of collaboration where we use assets of the past to fashion out a new commitment and educate the populace towards sustainable Monuments conservation and Museum practices”, he enthused.

Prof. Abba Isa Tijani, the Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM),

Speaking on how the commission is adapting to and mitigating climate change which has drastically increased over time, he said it periodically reviews and updates its strategies to mitigate against any threat to the National Monuments and Sites.

“Given the different impacts of climate change on the declared and proposed National Monuments/ heritage properties, the Commission, in-spite of very limited resources has remained resolute in its task of ensuring that these National Monuments and Sites continue to remain stable in the face of the uncertainties of climate change.

“NCMM partners with International bodies involved in heritage management to infuse the application of modern technology and knowledge in the preparation and implementation of heritage management strategies across Nigeria” he noted.

Prof. Abba Isa Tijani, the Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM),

Tijani said that the commission had also carried out restoration works on some national monuments such as Chief Odo Nwokolo House in Ukehe, Enugu State, and Chief Ochie Kalu House, Ndi Okereke Abam, Abia State.

“Others are first Tin Mining Beacon at Tilden Fulani in Bauchi State, Chief Okoroji House, Arochukwu, Abia State and Deji Akure Palace, Akure, Ondo state,’’ he said.

While remarks were made by special guests present, such as the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Customs Service and others, cultural dances and special presentations were on display to thrill the audience.

“Nigeria has a lot of beautiful sites and monuments and museums.

“Three years ago, I visited a museum in Kano with a lot of artistic works in there and I was impressed.

“I think we can work together to preserve and to develop the museum and make more people know Nigeria and make Nigeria the cradle for African civilization.

“We can jointly organize general events, we can work with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments and such institutes in Nigeria to work together.’’

“Secondly, I think we can promote the artists, museum experts and workers to visit each other’s countries to promote the People to People exchange and we can strengthen the capacity building.

“Organise Nigerian people to go to China. Both countries can work together to set up mechanisms to promote the development of our traditions.

Mr Li Xuda, the Director, China Cultural Center, Abuja,

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Bank of America has announced winners of its 2022 arts conservation project grant and Nigeria has been announced as one of the beneficiaries

The grant which will provide funding for 19 major Art and Cultural restoration projects across the globe in year 2022 has selected National Museum, Lagos as a beneficiary.

Bank of America has been a longstanding supporter of the Arts and has been providing these grants as support to non-profit cultural Institutions, for them to be able to preserve historic works of art for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.

CONGRATULATIONS NIGERIA!

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Bank of America Announces 2022 Art Conservation Project Grant Selections

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Wednesday, 11th day of May, 2022 was a remarkable day in Owerri as National Museum Owerri celebrated International Day of Monuments and Sites which was marked globally on the 18th of April.

The Celebration started with a visit to Nworie Stream (isi mmiri Nworie), a Heritage Site in Owerri, Imo State. Nworie stream is the source of domestic water to the Owerri people, home to rare aquatic life and flora.

On arrival at the site, the custodian of the site (Nworie Priest) conducted the group made up of the Curator, Management and staff of the Museum, the chairman of the occasion, the guest lecturer, students of the tertiary Institution and other guests on tour of the Site. He explained that Nworie river has its source in Owerri, flows through River State and eventually emptied its contents in the Atlantic Ocean.

According to him, the goddess of the stream is a peaceful entity but punishes those who disobey the rules of the stream. women for instance, are not allowed to visit the stream on Orie market day and when they are on their menstrual period.

He further said that Urashi river (the male counterpart of Nworie) from Rivers State visits Nworie every seven years to renew their conjugal vow.

After the tour, the guests came back to the

Museum, venue of the celebration, where   lecture on the theme of the year’s celebration: Heritage and Climate was presented by Dr Sir Uche Opara, a lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies,

Alvan Ikowu Federal College of Education, Owerri.

Dr. Opara took time to explain the concept of climate, heritage, their relationship to Monuments and sites; and benefits to humanity.

Earlier in the day, the address of Prof. Abba Isa Tijani, Director General NCMM was read by the Curator, Mrs Carol Agbamuche.

The Chairman of the occasion, Chief (Sir) Innocent Igwe, former Chairman NUJ, Imo State commended the Commission for maintaining the Monuments and Sites in the country and encouraged the guests to take time out to visit a site.