This issue earlier came up in an earlier tread on Nairaland ( https://www.nairaland.com/5959807/christie-sells-nigerian-statues-igbo) concerning the illegal sale by Christies Auction House UK of Nigerian artifacts of Igbo origin looted during the Nigerian Civil War .In this regard on behalf of concerned professionals in the field of Cultural Emergency Response in Nigeria. I had brought up the issue to the International Blue Shield. Moreover as i am presently processing the country's application to join the International organization.They promised to respond and take up the issue officially and behold i just received a their response

"Good afternoon Mr Ohimai Evborokhai

The Illicit trafficking working group have considered the issue you raised and written the following statement, which has been reviewed by our legal team.

I will need to raise the issue with the Board for their approval also, but I wanted to send it to you first".
Best wishes

Emma

Dr Emma Cunliffe

Research Associate, Cultural Property Protection and Peace

Secretary, UK Blue Shield

Secretariat, Blue Shield International