IHS Nigeria Renovates National Museum Lagos, Boosts Cultural Preservation Efforts

IHS Nigeria Renovates National Museum Lagos, Boosts Cultural Preservation Efforts

L-R Director-General,  National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway;  Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer, IHS Nigeria Limited, Dapo Otunla,  during the commissioning of the newly renovated National Museum Gallery, sponsored by IHS Nigeria, on Saturday, 11th April 2026, at the National Museum Lagos, Nigeria.

LAGOS, NIGERIA — IHS Nigeria has completed the renovation and upgrade of key facilities at the National Museum Lagos, in partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, as part of efforts to strengthen the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

The project, commissioned by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, marks a significant milestone in restoring critical infrastructure within the historic museum complex.

The renovation covered extensive upgrades to the museum’s main gallery, including the installation of modern display and lighting systems, air-conditioning units, surveillance cameras, and a solar inverter system to improve energy efficiency and operational sustainability. The intervention has also enhanced the overall aesthetic appeal of the facility, making it more conducive for visitors, researchers, and tourists.

The initiative builds on IHS Nigeria’s earlier support for the digitisation of Nigeria’s cultural assets, including the launch of the country’s first digital museum of antiquities.

Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria, Mohamad Darwish, said the company was motivated by the need to preserve Nigeria’s rich historical legacy while improving visitor experience.

He noted that the upgrade aligns with the organisation’s broader commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and cultural preservation, adding that the improved facility would provide a safer, more engaging environment for showcasing Nigeria’s heritage.

Also speaking, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, described the project as a landmark intervention that goes beyond physical infrastructure.

According to him, the restoration of the National Museum Lagos represents a deeper commitment to preserving Nigeria’s identity and collective memory, noting that the museum houses invaluable antiquities, including artefacts from the Nok civilisation, the Benin Kingdom, and the classical works of Ife.

He commended IHS Nigeria for its continued partnership, stating that the intervention would ensure that future generations can access and appreciate the country’s cultural heritage in a modern, secure, and well-maintained environment.

The upgraded museum is expected to further support Nigeria’s creative economy by attracting increased local and international visitors while safeguarding the nation’s historical assets.