Preserving Nigeria's Legacy: Inside the National Museum in Onikan, Lagos

The National Museum Lagos boasts an extensive collection estimated at 47,000 objects, crafted from various materials including wood, ivory, metal, and terracotta.

Stepping into the Nigerian National Museum vicinity, in Onikan, Lagos, one is struck by the meticulous effort deployed to the facility's preservation since its establishment in 1957. 

The fence is adorned with paintings depicting the seven wonders of Nigeria. Amidst the greenery stood the "Jollof pot on wheels" sculpture, while on the far-right end, ther…