Benin Cultural Heritage Centre

Oba Dynasty
The Great Benin Empire and the Dynasty from 40BC to Present
Oba Eware II, The Oba of Benin.
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo.
Oba Eware II, The Oba of Benin.
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo.
University of Benin Vice Chancellor and the BCHC President
BCHC visit to University of Benin
BCHC members and the University of Benin Vice Chancellor
BCHC visit to University of Benin
University of Benin Staff, Vice Chancellor and BCHC members
BCHC visit to University of Benin

THE BENIN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE (BCHC)

PREAMBLE

The Benin / Edo race was well known to be civilized and developed culturally, politically, socially and economically as documented in the works of Arts and Literature worldwide since 14 century. Today the remains of the old Benin Empire is plagued by under-development, disunity, loss of language, disregard for our culture and other consequences of the Benin Massacre of 1897. To achieve a turn around to the old glory, this body, a non-governmental, not for profit, a non-partisan social-cultural organization called ” THE BENIN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE” (BCHC) was formed

OUR MOTTO

“UMAGBAE N’EDO” (meaning there is unity amongst the Edos)

OUR VISION

To revive the glory of Great Benin

OUR MISSION:

To unite all people of Great Benin descent for progress.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE BCHC

To promote the unity of the Benins and Edos in general
To revive the Benin /Edo language and culture
To promote the learning /documentation of Benin/Edo History and literature
To promote Benin/Edo Arts, Sports and Tourism
To promote empowerment of Benin/Edo women
To encourage and promote Education of the girl child
To promote technical education, skill acquisition and scholarship for the Benin / Edo youth
To promote leadership training for Benin / Edo youths
To sensitize the Benin / Edos to invest in agriculture, commerce and development of the Benin Kingdom.
To promote the urbanization of Benin land
To give awards and recognition to outstanding scholarship and contribution to the development of Benin / Edo land

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The Benin Cultural Heritage Tourist Complex

BCHC Permanent site, Benin bye-pass express road, Utekon, near Oluku, Ovia North East LGA, Edo state, Nigeria

: Entrance Gate: This includes a dual carriage way, a moat, a decorated wall with motifs, (two) bridges and 2 (two) security houses.

: Queen Idia Head A gigantic Queen Idia head (FESTAC 77 insignia) 8.6m high 3.2m broad (28.2fr x 10.5ft) in size. It welcomes the visitors to the centre

: Administrative Building This is the building around the main auditorium. It is a two storey building, having 4 conference halls, hall of fame, library, archive, offices, etc.

: Main Auditorium Designed to reflect the 14th century Benin Architecture with towers 41.3m (135.5ft) high. It has a 35000 capacity

: Amphi-Theatre (Open Air) I It has a 10000 seating capacity

: Art Gallery: Designed to the shape of ADA (Benin Sword). It is a two storey building with 2 floors for permanent exhibition and the ground floor for temporary exhibition

: Museum: Designed to the shape of EBEN (Benin Ceremonial Sword). It is a two storey building with Eghodo (Benin Court yard)

: The Heritage Hotel It has 110 Standard rooms and 40 suites, a swimming pool, lawn tennis and squash courts and spacious car park which provides accommodation for tourists and researches