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SOME RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRE
(2007- 2008)
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successful production and public presentation of one type of postage stamp to commemorate the 30 th anniversary of FESTAC '77, July 12, 2007. This was done in collaboration with NIPOST.
- Ensuring the listing of Ikom Monolith site on the World Monument Fund's list of 100 most endangered sites which qualifies the site for International funding support and allied global patronage, June 6, 2007
- On the strength of its many strides, the Centre on UNESCO's invitation mounted an exhibition in Paris with the theme: “Glimpses of FESTAC 77” for the viewing public of representatives from over 192 countries across the world in October 2007 as part of activities outlined to commemorate the 30 th anniversary of FESTAC '77 at the 34 th session of the UNESCO General Conference , October 16-November 3, 2007
- The Centre hosted the Meeting of African Agencies and Organizations involved in the management and promotion of African Arts and Culture in Lagos , August 21-23, 2007
- In collaboration with African Union Centre for Oral Tradition and History AU-(CELTHO), Trust for Africa Rock Art (TARA), Pan African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANAFSTRAG) the Centre hosted a Methodology Workshop on African Rock Art in Niamey , Niger Republic , March 11 th to 14 th , 2008
- The Centre hosted the third edition of its International Conference series in Ouidah, Republic of Benin . The theme of the conference was: “ Global African Spirituality, Social Capital and Self Reliance in Africa ” .
- The Centre has taken possession of its new office complex on 36/38 Broad Street , Lagos and movement of staff of the Centre to this new office complex has begun in earnest.
- The Centre hosted a National Workshop on: “ Cultural Rejuvenating for National Integration and Sustainable Development” held from 17 th – 18 th of April 2008 at the Peninsula Resort Ajah, Lagos . It drew and attracted participants from different institutions and agencies in Nigeria .
ACTIVITIES
- Celebration of the Black History Month , February 22-23, 2008. This was marked with an exhibition titled “ Repositioning Black and African Culture for the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century .” The event, which held up at the Banquet/Conference Hall of the National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos, in February 21 st 2008, featured exhibition and cultural performances among others. The occasion had in attendance students from over 22 secondary schools from within and around Lagos State .
- In collaboration with Faculty of Social Sciences University of Lagos, the Centre hosted a public Lecture on Post Election Crisis in Kenya with the theme: “Politicization of Ethnicity, Inequities and Electoral Violence in Kenya ”. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Babafemi Badejo, Head, Political Affairs Unit, United Nations Mission in Liberia
- The 2008 edition of CBAAC's annual Public Lecture with the theme: “Reconciling the Faiths: Strategies for Enhancing Religious Harmony for National Development” was delivered by Prof. Jacob Kehinde Olupona at the Banquet Hall of Excellence Hotels, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos, 27 th of March, 2008
- In line with various efforts geared towards the promotion of arts, culture and tradition, the Centre co-Sponsored a Conference on “ Chieftaincy Institution in Nigeria ” with the Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, April 9-10, 2008
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