Stakeholders promote conservation of African culture

In light of current concerns, a former executive secretary of the National University Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, highlighted the importance of preserving and advancing Africa’s cultural history.

Okebukola made the comment during a regional capacity-building workshop hosted by the UNESCO Institute for Black Culture and International Understanding in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday.

The workshop on the preservation and advancement of African cultural expressions was designed for artists, cultural boosters, and municipal officials.

Also serving as the institute’s director, Prof. Okebukola stated that, in a world with rich histories and various civilisations, it had become more important than ever to preserve African culture.

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“This workshop stands as evidence of our shared dedication to safeguarding and enriching the cultural fabric that defines us.

“Our goal is not only to impact knowledge but to ignite a passion for cultural advocacy that resonates beyond these walls,” he said.