The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially unveiled the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture and Heritage’s Museum.
This was disclosed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, in an X post.
He noted that the museum is now open for use of the general public.
The museum is located in Onikan which itself is an historical hub.
The centre has an array of facilities including library, shopping malls, swimming pools, amphitheater, conference rooms, digital research centre etc.
According to Akosile, this is in a bid to preserve and promote the Yoruba culture and tradition.
“Lagos is undoubtedly a Yoruba enclave and efforts must be made to promote our “Yorubaness” hence the setting up of this centre.”
He stated that the museum can be a learning spot for children to know more about their roots and background.
“With the opening of the Museum, our children can learn more about who we are as a people and how we’ve evolved over time into what where we are today.”
Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu also appointed Mr. Kudus Onikeku as the Director of the centre.