Benin monarch prepares for return of artefacts, names Soyinka museum’s trustee
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Monday signed documents preceding the return of the two looted artefacts that were recently returned by the British Government to the country. The artefacts, with others expected to arrive in Nigeria soon, were looted about 124 years ago. At a ceremony at the palace, the traditional ruler and those involved in the process signed the necessary documents in line with the British laws regarding return of artefacts. The objects would at a later day be handed over to the monarch by the Federal Government. To safeguard the artworks and others expected
