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Nekpen Obasogie Received Urban Hero Award at the City of Toronto, Canada

Nekpen Obasogie, Urban Hero Award at the City of Toronto, Canada.

I received the long-awaited Urban Hero Award for the category of "Art" from the City of Toronto last night, October 26th, 2022! Martin Luther King Jr. once said that, "All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." As a Black woman, it takes hard work, dedication and perseverance to climb the socio-economic ladder! In my time, I have been able to shape the history of Benin and advance humanity with my unique and innovative prowess (selfless community service in Canada and in the diaspora). I'm very grateful for the encomium from the general public. The award event was posted in local newspapers in Toronto! My gratitude to Metroland media, Canadian Tire and everyone that organized this historic award event! Thank you all for believing in the strength of a visionary woman like me! Fantastic plaque!


https://www.toronto.com/news/2022-urban-hero-nekpen-obasogie/article_eeb6c7da-a884-5c69-8944-a9052a9aea46.html

Thank you all!
Nekpen Obasogie

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