Tourism Minister unveils Kosoko Museum, pledges support

Minister for Tourism Lola Ade-John has described museums as beacons of enlightenment that foster understanding and appreciation of the past while guiding the future development of the society. She said in a globalization world and technological advancement, institutions like museum projects authenticity and reminds us of the nation’s beauty and complexity.

According to the minister, some areas partnership between King Kosoko Memorial Museum and the Federal Ministry of Tourism will include promotion of cultural tourism, capacity building and cultural exchange programmes. Speaking on behalf of King Kosoko royal family, General Secretary Prince Sikiru Adeoye Kosoko said the family was impressed with the presence of Minister of Tourism Lola Ade-John, saying it is a thing of joy to be alive to witness the changes and development taking place in the palace under the leadership of the Oloja-elect Dr. Abiola Olojo Kosoko.

On how to involve professionals to preserve and document the contents of the museum, Olojo-Kosoko explained that the family is still using its private consultant and that it took the family 17 months to put the museum together. “But it took us this long because of the leadership tussle over the Oloja of Lagos title. I am not the only one that contested, we were about 11 and was shortlisted to 3 and I merged the chosen one.

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