Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state has pledged his government commitment and determination to continue to support and collaborate with the federal government and North East Development Commission (NEDC) among others to ensure the establishment of Kanemi Museum in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. 

He also assured the traditional institution in the state that his government will continue to promote cultural heritage of all the diverse ethnic groups in the state. 

The governor who stated this Saturday at  the  paper presentation marking the 2024 Kanuri Global Summit held at the university of Maiduguri, Mohammed Idimi International Hall, added that his administration will sustain and preserve as well as protect the  historic ancient Kanem Borno dynasty and cultural identity which is a symbol of pride to all the Kanuri people globally that is being celebrated for the first time in history. 

“Let us come together and reserve our rich cultural heritage. This event would provide necessary avenue to inculcate our culture to our young generations as the people of Borno are united.

This administration is committed in advancement of our cultural heritage. Therefore, I urge you all to support us in achieving that.

This would help us in restoration of our lost glory as a result of insurgency. It would also help us towards restoring peace and security in Borno and the Lake Chad Basin area in general.

“We are going to hold another cultural summit by the year 2025, better than this one, this is just the beginning, I urge you to be patience with us and cooperate with us in preserving our culture”. Zulum said.

Speaking at the occasion, the  Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy,  Hajiya Hannatu  Musa Musawa disclosed   that the  federal hovernment  of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu  will soon establish  Kanem Museum to serve as a centre for research, documentation and tourism  site as well as  preserve the ancient Borno cultural heritage and artifacts of the Borno empire.