The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Kanem Museum, aimed at becoming a hub for research, documentation, and tourism.
The museum will play a crucial role in preserving the rich cultural heritage and artifacts of ancient Borno.
According to vanguardngr.com, the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this in Maiduguri on Saturday during the first Kanem Borno Cultural Summit and Colloquium with the theme ‘Toward Achieving Sustainable Development’.
The occasion was sponsored by the North East Development Commission, NEDC under the leadership of the Managing Director, Alhaji Goni Alkali who is also the son of the soil.
Musawa informed that the Kanem museum will be stocked with Kanuri artifacts and antiques that reflect the historical and cultural identity of ancient Kanem Borno Empire and Civilization.
According to her, despite the security challenges faced by people in Borno, they remained steadfast in maintaining their cultural heritage.
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“Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy would establish Kanem Borno museum to preserve Kanuri cultural identity and heritage.” She assured.
She also requested the Borno state government to support her ministry in establishing the museum, so that people from all over the world can come, see and appreciate the ancient culture of Kanem Borno empire.
In his address, Governor Babagana Zulum said the state government will continue collaborating with traditional leaders to preserve and protect the ancient Kanem Borno cultural identity which is a symbol of pride to all Kanuri people.
“Let us come together and reserve our rich cultural heritage, this event would provide necessary avenue to inculcate our culture to our young generations as the people of Borno are united.
“This administration is committed in advancement of our cultural heritage, therefore, I urged you all to support us in achieving that.
