A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria
This paper presents a critical review of the cultural property laws in Nigeria, both before and after independence. The study delves into the historical development of these laws, tracing their origins from the pre-colonial era to the present day. It examines the various legislative enactments and p...
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| author | Nomishan, Terngu Sylvanus Nwankwo, Elochukwu Amaechi Uzuegbu, Joshua Okenwa |
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| description | This paper presents a critical review of the cultural property laws in Nigeria, both before and after independence. The study delves into the historical development of these laws, tracing their origins from the pre-colonial era to the present day. It examines the various legislative enactments and policy frameworks that have been put in place to protect and preserve Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. The paper critically evaluates the effectiveness of these laws in safeguarding the country's cultural property against theft, illegal export, and destruction. It explores the challenges and gaps that exist in the current legal framework and proposes recommendations for improvement. Through a comparative analysis of cultural property laws in the pre-colonial and post-colonial eras, the paper seeks to draw lessons and best practices that can be applied to enhance the legal framework in Nigeria. The study concludes with a call for the urgent reform of cultural property laws in Nigeria to ensure the protection and sustainable management of the country's cultural heritage for future generations. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:249042025-03-04T03:34:58Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24904/ A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria Nomishan, Terngu Sylvanus Nwankwo, Elochukwu Amaechi Uzuegbu, Joshua Okenwa This paper presents a critical review of the cultural property laws in Nigeria, both before and after independence. The study delves into the historical development of these laws, tracing their origins from the pre-colonial era to the present day. It examines the various legislative enactments and policy frameworks that have been put in place to protect and preserve Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. The paper critically evaluates the effectiveness of these laws in safeguarding the country's cultural property against theft, illegal export, and destruction. It explores the challenges and gaps that exist in the current legal framework and proposes recommendations for improvement. Through a comparative analysis of cultural property laws in the pre-colonial and post-colonial eras, the paper seeks to draw lessons and best practices that can be applied to enhance the legal framework in Nigeria. The study concludes with a call for the urgent reform of cultural property laws in Nigeria to ensure the protection and sustainable management of the country's cultural heritage for future generations. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024-12-31 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24904/1/137_154.pdf Nomishan, Terngu Sylvanus and Nwankwo, Elochukwu Amaechi and Uzuegbu, Joshua Okenwa (2024) A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 8 (2). pp. 137-154. ISSN 2590-4310 https://spaj.ukm.my/ajehh/index.php/ajehh/index |
| spellingShingle | Nomishan, Terngu Sylvanus Nwankwo, Elochukwu Amaechi Uzuegbu, Joshua Okenwa A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title | A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title_full | A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title_short | A critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in Nigeria |
| title_sort | critical review of pre and post-independence cultural property laws in nigeria |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24904/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24904/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24904/1/137_154.pdf |