Invitation - Notion of Heritage Exhibition and Lecture

The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan and IFRA-Nigeria, cordially invite you to an Exhibition and Guest Lectures on the Notion of Heritage. Organized as part of our French Embassy Fund project Nigerian Alternative Heritages, this event seeks to facilitate meaningful dialogue and critical perspectives on the evolving concept of heritage and showcase Nigerian cultural legacy. It also aligns with the theme of the 2025 International Day for Monuments and Sites: Resilient Heritage: Adapting to a Changing World.

Starting at 9am on 30 April, there will first be a guided tour of the Adebisi House, highlighting the significant artifacts from Sanusi Adebisi Giwa's collection. Next, Hon. Zainab D. Popoola and Dr. Kolawole A. Lawal, will deliver insightful lectures addressing critical issues such as the varied and evolving meaning of heritage, the transformative nature of this concept and challenges posed to monuments and sites, including sociopolitical and economic issues, climate change, and urban development, and the role of local communities in safeguarding, conserving, and preserving cultural sites.

Practical information:

Date: Wednesday, 30 April, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Venue: Adebisi House, Idikan, Ibadan

Audience: This event is open to the public, including children, students, and professionals. No prior registration is required.