Nigeria’s premier creative hub, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture in Lagos, has received a massive financial boost.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the EFCC returned ₦279 million that had been stolen through a "ghost" contract over a decade ago.
The case dates back to 2009 when payments were authorized for projects—including five entrance gates—that were never fully built.
Formerly the National Theatre, the facility was renamed by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to honor Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka.
The EFCC emphasized that they will perform periodic site visits to monitor how the recovered money is being spent on the facility’s development.
This recovery supports the ongoing transformation of the Centre into a world-class venue for arts, culture, and the creative economy.
