Kiriji Heritage Conservation Foundation partners UNESCO on Cultural Heritage Preservation

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The Kiriji Heritage Conservation Foundation has entered a new phase of institutional partnership with the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO following its official registration and recognition as a Non-Governmental Organisation working within UNESCO’s areas of competence.

The recognition was conveyed in a letter dated June 29, 2026, signed by the Secretary-General of the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Olagunju Idowu Lateef, and addressed to the Foundation’s Secretary, Arc. Olurotimi Fafowora.

According to the Commission, the Foundation has satisfied the requirements for registration and is now recognized as an NGO intervening in UNESCO-related areas. 

The Commission noted that the endorsement reflects the Foundation’s significant contributions to the Kiriji historical and socio-cultural landscapes, particularly in the development of cultural heritage sites and tourism in South-West Nigeria and the country at large.

The partnership is expected to further strengthen the Foundation’s ongoing efforts in heritage conservation, peace promotion, cultural education, tourism development, and historical documentation.

It also provides a broader platform for collaboration with the Commission in advancing projects that align with UNESCO’s mission of promoting culture, education, peace and sustainable development.

In the letter, the Commission expressed optimism for a fruitful partnership with the Foundation.


This development comes as preparations intensify for the 140th Anniversary Commemoration of the Kiriji Peace Treaty, scheduled for September 2026. 

The recognition is seen as a major boost to the Foundation’s mission of preserving the legacy of the historic 1886 treaty, promoting Yoruba heritage, and using culture as a tool for peace, unity and development.


With this official recognition, the Kiriji Heritage Conservation Foundation is positioned to deepen its partnership with UNESCO’s national body and expand its work in preserving one of the most significant peace and heritage landmarks in Yoruba and Nigerian history.

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