Ibadan pupils speak on importance of museums, preserving history

The National Museum of Unity in Ibadan, Oyo State, recently turned 50.  Some students of Samfort Group of Schools in Apata, Ibadan, speak with AUNTY ‘YEMI on the importance of preserving old items.

Fiyinfoluwa Madayese, JSS 1

Old objects are like physical memories. When we preserve them, future generations will be able to learn about us and our way of life. If I could donate one item to a museum, I would donate an old family artefact that tells a story about our culture.

Fogofoluwa Madayese, JSS 1

I would donate money to help build more spaces to accommodate cultural items and preserve them properly for future generations. It is very important to preserve old objects and cultural items so that we can use them to educate future generations, just like my school and others have experienced during the 50th anniversary of the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan.

Wuraola Akande, JSS 1

If I had the opportunity to contribute to a museum, I would donate chairs for visitors to relax while learning about history and culture. It is important to preserve old objects because they help us remember where we come from.

Okikiola Oshin, JSS 1

My visit to the museum was very interesting. I saw and learned about old cultural objects from different parts of the country. When we preserve cultural items, they continue to tell stories about our history. If I could donate an item, I would donate historical books.

Aishat Muhammed, JSS 1

We must preserve ancient materials because if we do not, valuable memories and history may be forgotten. There is a need for a conducive environment to keep these items safe. If I could donate an item to a museum, it would be a generator to guarantee a stable electricity supply.

Dorcas Emmanuel, JSS 1

If our cultural heritage is not preserved, future generations may not know much about their history and traditions. If I could donate an item, it would be paints to beautify the museum surroundings and make the environment more attractive.

Funmilayo Fade, Primary 5

It is important to preserve old objects and cultural items so that future generations can learn about our history and culture. If I could donate something to a museum, I would donate books and learning materials to help visitors gain more knowledge.