The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola bagged an "Award of Excellence" in Osogbo recently as part of the activities marking the 2018 International Day for Monuments and Sites. The event organized by the National Museum and Monument, Osogbo, recognized Oyinlola's relentless efforts and support for the promotion of Yoruba culture in Nigeria.

Receiving the award on behalf of Oyinlola, Alhaji Kazeem Adio lauded the effort of the Staff and Management of the National Museum and Monument for the honour and award bequeathed on the awardee. Adio affirmed the continued support of the CBCIU Chairman to the promotion of culture and traditions of the Yoruba people.

The Executive Director of the CBCIU, Professor Siyan Oyeweso in his lecture titled, Heritage for Generation, used the occasion to enjoin government at various levels to take keen interest in retrieving and protecting some of the monuments facing serious human and other natural threats. He noted that across Nigeria, only two monument sites have received the support and recognition of UNESCO which include the Osun-Osogbo Groove in Osun State and Sukur in Adamawa State. .