Opinions
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Preserving Yoruba Legacy: The Vital Role of the Heritage Officer at the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
By Raji Lilian Tolulope Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove NCMM, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria December 27, 2025 Introduction Hidden within the dense forest along the Osun River in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, lies one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of living heritage: the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. More than a tourist attraction or protected forest, the grove…
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Preventive Conservation: The Most Effective Strategy for Preserving Museum Collections
By Chinonso Nwaokobia National Museum Lagos November 12, 2025 In museums across the world, conservation is often imagined through dramatic restoration projects: a broken sculpture carefully repaired, a faded painting returned to visibility, or a damaged textile painstakingly stabilized by specialists working under laboratory conditions. These visible interventions attract public attention because they represent rescue,…
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Benin Art: Power Cast in Bronze and Ivory
By Ojogho Chidiebere (Mrs) NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction The ancient Benin Kingdom, located in present-day Edo State, Nigeria, was one of Africa’s most sophisticated precolonial states. At its heart stood the Oba—a divine king whose authority was both political and spiritual. More Than Decoration: The Significance of Benin Art Benin’s art, particularly the…
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Woven Identities: The Cultural Power of Nigerian Textiles
By Ojogho Chidiebere (Mrs) NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction Across Nigeria, fabrics are far more than materials to cover the body. They are visual languages, woven histories, and powerful tools of identity. From the indigo-dyed Adire of the Yoruba, to the intricately handwoven Akwete of the Igbo, the regal Aso-Oke of the southwest, and…
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The Ibeku Egwu Asaa New Yam Festival (Iriji)
By Ihuoma Jennifer Metuaghan NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction The new yam festival marks the end of the farming calendar which is followed up by a bumper harvest which is celebrated in style and fashion by the Ibeku Egwu Asaa people. The Origin and Commencement (Iwa Ji) In Ibeku land the new yam festival…
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Museums, Monuments, And Sites As A Window For Cultural Sustainability And Non-Oil Revenue Generation: A Case Study Of Calabar Museums And The Ikom Monoliths
By Ihuoma Jennifer Metuaghan NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Abstract Nigeria’s overdependence on oil revenues has created a pressing need for diversification into sustainable non-oil sectors. Cultural heritage, preserved through museums, monuments, and historical sites, represents a viable avenue for both cultural sustainability and revenue generation. This paper examines the potential of Calabar Museums (notably…
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Sustainable Tourism: Safeguarding The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
By Raji Lilian Tolulope NCMM, Osogbo October 27, 2025 Introduction The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, nestled on the banks of the Osun River in Osogbo, Osun State, is one of Nigeria’s most revered cultural treasures. The Osun Ososgbo covers 75 hectares of land as its core zone and its buffer zone is about 47 hectares of…
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Museum Marketing: The China Example
By Ojogho Chidiebere (Mrs) NCMM, Abuja September 17, 2025 Introduction “Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories you tell.” — Seth Godin My 2023 journey through China was a revelation. Beyond the ancient walls and jade artifacts, I discovered a masterclass in cultural business. What I witnessed was a…
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Museums and Mental Health: The Impact of Cultural Engagement on Well-being
By Halima. Abdullahi NCMM Abuja February 12, 2024 Introduction Museums have increasingly been recognized as more than repositories of cultural artifacts; they are becoming therapeutic spaces contributing to public well-being. This paper explores the intersection between museums and mental health, focusing on how cultural engagement within museum settings positively impacts psychological and emotional wellness. Using…
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The Museum As A Tool For Youth Development
Oshoke Rex Success NCMM Abuja July 21, 2023 Introduction: Museums are complex and multifaceted institutions, defying simple categorization. Far from being limited to specific domains like art or science, they serve a broader societal purpose. According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM), a museum is defined as “a permanent non-profit institution in the service…