The Nigerian Senate through it’s Committee on Reparations and Repatriations has appointed Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, development consultant and cultural strategist, as its official Consultant, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s push for restorative justice and the return of looted cultural assets.
Anyaduba confirmed the appointment through a post on his social media page, describing the role as a crucial opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s quest for historical redress and cultural restoration.
Anyaduba described the role as “a deep honour and a critical responsibility at a time when the call for justice and restitution is echoing louder across the continent.”
“This appointment is not just about me. It’s about amplifying the voices of millions of Africans whose heritage was stolen, and whose stories remain untold. It’s about contributing meaningfully to the ongoing push to right the wrongs of history”, he wrote.
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The Committee chaired by Ned Nwoko (Senator) was inaugurated to champion causes related to reparative justice, particularly concerning colonial-era and the widespread looting of African artefacts.
The committee is tasked with shaping policies, initiating dialogues, and engaging both local and international actors to advance Nigeria’s claims for compensation and restitution.
Anyaduba is expected to provide strategic direction to the committee, mobilize key stakeholders, foster deeper engagement with the Nigerian diaspora, and amplify Nigeria’s message on reparations through targeted media outreach.
His involvement is seen as pivotal to aligning the committee’s work with global conversations on justice, restitution, and heritage preservation.
Anyaduba who is the founder of the Flavours of Nigeria Festival, an annual cultural showcase held in Canada, which celebrates Nigeria’s rich heritage and promotes national identity among the diaspora, brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Many see his appointment as a progressive step that reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to reclaiming its stolen history and positioning itself as a leader in the global reparations movement.
With Nigeria joining a growing list of African nations demanding the return of looted artefacts and reparative justice for historical injustices, Anyaduba’s appointment is seen as a more assertive and strategic approach in the ongoing advocacy.
