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Telecom infrastructure firm IHS Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology to drive growth in Nigeria’s creative sector, following its partnership with the Federal Government to digitise cultural assets at the National Museum Lagos.
Speaking at the unveiling of the newly digitised museum in Lagos, the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer, Dapo Otunla, said the initiative aligns with the firm’s broader sustainability agenda across more than 160 communities nationwide.
He explained that the project, which includes the renovation of the museum and the digitisation of over 200 national artefacts, is designed to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage while creating new economic opportunities.
According to him, the digital transformation of historical assets not only safeguards cultural value but also opens up new pathways for revenue generation and youth engagement within the creative ecosystem.
“Technology is at the heart of this initiative,” Otunla noted, adding that the digitisation effort reflects the company’s focus on innovation and its potential to reshape how younger generations interact with culture and history.
Also speaking, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, described the intervention as a major milestone for the institution.
He noted that the museum had not experienced such extensive renovation in over two decades, adding that the upgrade significantly enhances its appeal as a centre for cultural education and national identity.
Holloway further emphasised that the museum serves as a unifying platform that showcases the diverse cultural heritage of Nigeria, and called on other private sector players to support similar initiatives aimed at preserving the country’s history.
In her remarks, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, commended the collaboration, describing it as a strategic step toward modernising cultural infrastructure.
She said the digitisation and renovation project would not only protect Nigeria’s heritage but also strengthen the creative economy by making cultural assets more accessible and commercially viable in the digital age.
The initiative underscores the growing role of technology in bridging culture and commerce, positioning Nigeria’s creative industry for broader participation in the digital economy.
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