Nigeria to establish cultural centre in South Africa–Minister

Nigeria already has cultural centres in Brazil and China.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke ,
on Monday said plans were underway to establish a Nigerian Culture and
Information Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. A statement signed
by Taiwo Oladokun, Special Assistant (Media) to the minister said the
centre would be established by the end of the year.
Explaining why Nigeria decided to site her first culture house in
Africa in Johannesburg, the Minister said the decision followed the
successful opening and operations of Nigerian Cultural Centres in
Brazil and China in 2008 and 2012 respectively.
"It would also be used to strengthen cultural relations not only with
the government and people of South Africa but also with other
countries in the southern part of the continent. This choice is also
in recognition of the role Nigeria played and continues to play in the
history of Southern African countries.
" We recall the very elaborate and robust relations between Nigeria
and South Africa, especially in the years of struggle against
apartheid as well as the leadership role the two countries are playing
in the advancement of the cause of Africa globally," the minister
said.
The statement also quoted the minister as saying that the centre would
serve the purpose of promoting Nigerian culture while also providing
general information about the country.