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Gov Okpebholo makes u-turn, revokes MOWAA’s C of O
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) previously granted to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration.
In an official revocation order dated October 21, 2025, Okpebholo stated that the decision was made in “overriding public interest.” He further cited his authority under Sections 28 and 38 of the Land Use Decree No. 6 of 1978, now known as the Land Use Act, as the legal basis for the revocation.
The revocation marks a significant policy shift from the previous administration, which had championed MOWAA as a key cultural and tourism project aimed at preserving and showcasing West African heritage.
Okpebholo said the land previously allocated to the Edo Museum of West African Art Trust (EMOWAA) Ltd/GTE has been reclaimed by the state and would be restored to its original use as the Benin Central Hospital.
“Notice is hereby given that in exercise of the power conferred upon me by Section (28) 1 and 38 of the Land Use Decree No. 6 of 1978 and by virtue of all other laws enabling me on that behalf, I, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State of Nigeria, hereby revoke the Statutory Rights of Occupancy granted to Edo Museum Of West African Art Trust (EMOWAA) Ltd/GTE for overriding public interest.
“The land in question, known as Digital Plot No. 61977, Zone HI/A12/Ogboka, Benin City, in Oredo Local Government Area, measures approximately 6.210 hectares and was the site of the demolished Central Hospital.”
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