Dolapo Osinbajo was in Imo state today, to witness the graduation ceremony of the 810 people she empowered through her NGO, Project Ayodele. These were competed in skill acquisition.
The issue of “non-returning objects” is political, Wasa Gertrude Mobunubhata, administrative head of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, revealed. According to the expert, three main factors that hinder repatriation include: 🟠Domestic legal barriers: laws like the British Museum Act of 1963 prevent a return of objects, with almost no exceptions; 🟠Universal museum argument: the Western world insists on holding artifacts for all nations, advocating “for a lack of proper infrastructure” in developing countries; 🟠Lack of retroactive treaties: “international ...