By Peter Omopo
The United States Mission in Nigeria has awarded a $400,000 grant for the preservation of the 14th-century Sungbo Eredo Earthworks located in the Ijebu Kingdom of Ogun State.
The U.S. Embassy announced the grant in a statement released on Wednesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, describing the intervention as a major boost to cultural heritage conservation in Nigeria.
According to the embassy, the funding is being provided through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation and represents the largest AFCP grant ever awarded in Nigeria, as well as the second-largest across sub-Saharan Africa.
The statement noted that the grant would support conservation efforts at the historic Sungbo Eredo Earthworks, an extensive system of ancient walls and ditches believed to have been constructed in the late 14th century and regarded as one of Africa’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
The U.S. Mission said the initiative underscores its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and promoting historical conservation projects of global significance.
