By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said nation-building requires perseverance and patriotism to succeed.
The President stated this while fielding questions from journalists shortly after inspecting the National Museum of Qatar, in Doha.

The President, who was in Qatar on a two-day official visit, was conducted round the sprawling edifice located in the heart of Doha and built on a land of about 430,500 square feet.

The Museum is built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani’s original palace which had served as the seat of government for 25 years, and provides a voice to Qatar’s heritage, whilst also celebrating its future.

Tinubu said, “It is great to document culture from the beginning of history, the culture of civilization, collaborations, challenges and perseverance of leadership”

On replicating same in Nigeria, he stated: “We still have a long way to go.”

Tinubu expressed happiness for the opportunity to take a guided tour of the edifice, adding that” I am glad I am here. it is a great honour, you learn everyday of your life.

Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, while also fielding questions from journalists, hinted of plans to replicate similar projects in Nigeria to add value to Nigeria’s creative industry
The President was conducted round the edifice by Mohammed saad Al Rumaihi – CEO of Qatar Museums