Rise against cultural genocide, Buhari urges world leaders

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Published on December 2, 2016 by pmnews   ·   No Comments

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on world leaders and stakeholders in the culture and tourism sector to rise against cultural genocide.

The President made the call on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the on-going International Conference for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in Conflict Areas.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference is organized by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) with the support of French and UAE Governments.

The conference is to address the rising aggressions targeting humanity, cultural treasures and create an International Fund with 100 million Dollar seed fund to address the challenge.

The President, represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said: “it…

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