Ownership of all the items has been transferred to Nigerian officials, roughly 125 years after they were taken by force from Benin City.
"I would rather talk about what an excellent example the Horniman is, rather than answer questions about the British Museum."Professor Abba Tijani, director- general of NCMM and Michael Salter-Church, chair of the board of trustees at the Horniman Museum and Gardens
But he said he felt"relief" knowing the items from the Horniman are being returned, adding:"I feel that the right thing has been done and the Benin people and Africa have the opportunity to see and interact with these objects that they have not been able to do for many decades.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said some museums are subject to legislation stopping them from permanently removing or deaccessioning items from their collections, whereas others, which are charities such as the Horniman, are allowed to do so.
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