UNESCO Retains Three Nigerian Heritage Sites, AFIDFF Launches ‘Lens On Africa’

Nigeria has secured another major boost for its heritage conservation efforts after three cultural and natural sites were selected for the 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Programme. This announcement comes as the African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF) launches its continental heritage documentation initiative, Lens on Africa.
 
The three sites, Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa State, Gashaka-Gumti National Park in Taraba State, and the Ancient Kano City Wall and Associated Sites in Kano State, were announced during the Heritage in Motion 2026 programme in Abuja on Tuesday.
 
The announcement coincided with the unveiling of Lens on Africa, a n...