The Edo Unity League has celebrated the establishment of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) in Benin City, describing it as a proud symbol of Edo’s enduring cultural identity.
The League praised the Edo State Government, the Federal Government, and other contributors for bringing to life what it calls a “monumental edifice” that reinforces Benin’s place as a major cultural force in Africa.
In a statement signed by its Coordinator General, Prof. Akenuwa J. Obarogie, the Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League expressed deep appreciation for the project, emphasising that the museum reflects the resilience and artistic brilliance of the Benin people. Obarogie described the museum as proof that the Benin nation remains at the heart of Africa’s cultural landscape, a truth that stands unchallenged.
He noted that the League’s steering committee, during a meeting on the inauguration of the Cultural Renaissance Summit planning committee, passed a resolution of gratitude to all who made MOWAA possible. He added that preserving and supporting the museum should be seen as a collective duty of every Edo son and daughter, as it represents a world-class heritage site that tells the story of their ancestors to the world.
Obarogie also commended the global recognition MOWAA recently received through a viral video by renowned Arts and Culture intellectual, High Priest Osemwengie Ebohon, describing it as inspiring and worthy of emulation.
He further called on universities and other tertiary institutions to make the museum a hub for practical learning and cultural research. The League urged cultural and business organisations within and outside Nigeria to support MOWAA, helping it thrive and attract further international investment into Edo State’s cultural heritage.
