The agreement aims to develop a structured Cultural Heritage Trail Framework that would enhance the preservation and promotion of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
The pact was signed by the Director-General of the NCMM, Olugbile Holloway, and the CEO of IGA Nigeria Limited, Mogbolahan Ajala.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to creating a sustainable approach for heritage management by integrating IGA’s Stakeholder Call to Action framework into the review and update of Nigeria’s National Tentative List.
The collaboration would initially focus on the Southwestern states – Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo – leveraging IGA’s existing consultancy engagements in these areas. Lagos and Osun will serve as the pilot locations, setting the stage for a broader national rollout.
During the signing, Holloway highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying: “This MoU marks a significant step in our efforts to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage for future generations while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.”
Ajala, on his part, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting: “By working with NCMM, we aim to create a well-structured framework that not only preserves cultural heritage, but also revitalises local communities, and fosters economic growth.”
