Executive Summary
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and IHS (Nigeria) Limited are collaborating to preserve Nigeria's cultural heritage through digitization. At the unveiling of the restored National Museum of Lagos, funded by IHS (Nigeria) Limited, stakeholders emphasized the importance of technology in preserving cultural monuments. Dapo Otunla, Senior Vice President of IHS, highlighted the digitization of 200 artifacts and the immersive experience offered by the digital museum. Olugbile Holloway, Director-General of NCMM, emphasized the partnership's role in repositioning the museum and uniting Nigeria through its antiquities. Minister Hannatu Musawa stated that the renovation aligns with President Bola Tinubu's agenda to promote the nation's cultural antiquities.
- NCMM and IHS collaborate to digitize Nigerian antiquities, enhancing cultural preservation and access through technology.
What Is Driving The Story?
- Need to preserve cultural heritage.
- Technological advancements.
- Government support.