My administration is committed to promoting arts, culture and tourism - Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State

As we mark World Art Day, the significance and justification for the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) is brought to the fore. My administration is committed to promoting arts, culture and tourism.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo Sate stated this in his post on social media on the occasion of the World Art Day celebration. 

"Aside the fact that we would be preserving our artifacts at the museum", the governor stated, "it will serve as a contact point to remind our people of the magnificence and sophistication of our forebears, as well as provide a rich experience of the cultural arts traditions of Benin people.

"We are making progress with the realization of the museum project as a renowned architect, Sir David Adjaye, who has been commissioned to design the museum, has produced the drawings that give us an idea on how visitors will interact with our arts heritage.

"The British Museum has already made a donation of $4 million for the archaeological project to involve urban regeneration, excavation and renewal initiatives. This will enable us to create a unique experience for visitors to attract people to enjoy our state and see our great reforms", he wrote.