The Swedish government has disclosed its resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in its museum to the custody of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.

Daily Trust reports that the return followed the Federal Republic of Nigeria Gazette No. 57, Volume 110 issued on March 23, 2023, which recognized ownership and vested custody and management of repatriated Benin artefacts in the Oba of Benin.

The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, conveyed the Swedish government decision when she paid a courtesy visit to Oba of Benin in his palace.

Ambassador Hahn-Englund informed the monarch that Sweden and Nigeria are trading partners in infrastructure, telecommunication, energy and other businesses that supported the economies significantly.

“Also, I would like to mention that with cooperation we have in culture, education with Nigeria, I would like to mention the decision of why the Swedish government has to return 39 artefacts to Benin Kingdom,” he said.

Responding, Oba Ewuare II expressed his deepest gratitude to the Swedish government for the intervention, saying “Edo people also welcome this decision”.

He disclosed that the federal government-backed Benin Royal Museum project was on course, and commended partners for their support towards the project.

The Oba also commended the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), responsible for the preservation, promotion and development of Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

He said the demand for the return of looted Benin artefacts had been on since the reign of Oba Akenzua II,

“And you are here today (Wednesday) telling us that it has been approved. This has been my request long time ago. God’s time is always the best,” he added.

The Ambassador in the accompany of her husband and a member of the diplomatic mission presented a souvenir to
Oba Ewuare II, who in turn, gave a copy of the federal government gazette on all Benin artefacts to the envoy.

SoNature:
How much has the artefacts in Oba of Benin made for the Benin Kingdom so far? Is there any artefacts these Swedish people want to return that sculptors in Benin cannot reproduce?

Why not allow the White man keep those artefacts and agree on a commission the museum they were displayed in Sweden will be remitting to the Benin Kingdom's account?

With that amount, you can sponsor the education of many people in Benin Kingdom, fix infrastructure, sponsor businesses and affect lives. We should be enterprising in this part of the world.

mannobi:
Trust me Obaseki will take the Oba to court because of these ones too. That obaseki na ole pro max

SoNature:
How much has the artefacts in Oba of Benin made for the Benin Kingdom so far? Is there any artefacts these Swedish people want to return that sculptors in Benin cannot reproduce?

Why not allow the White man keep those artefacts and agree on a commission the museum they were displayed in Sweden will be remitting to the Benin Kingdom's account?

With that amount, you can sponsor the education of many people in Benin Kingdom, fix infrastructure, sponsor businesses and affect lives. We should be enterprising in this part of the world.

crystalmoon:
How Benin artifacts reach Sweden
Can someone explain

EnEnPeecee:
who be oba? If obaseki decide today that oba should go, he can use the Constitution to send him packing. The oba is under obaseki as the number one citezen of the state

bennybuhari:
It should go to Obaseki instead. It is the property of the state government

EnEnPeecee:
who be oba? If obaseki decide today that oba should go, he can use the Constitution to send him packing. The oba is under obaseki as the number one citezen of the state

bennybuhari:
It should go to Obaseki instead. It is the property of the state government