Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

Have you ever attended a well-grounded Benin Traditional Naming Ceremony? We attended the naming ceremony of Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi's grandson in New York on April 27, 2024. It was awesome! The full video is available on the NEBO TV YouTube channel!

The Committee Members of Edo Language Day Worldwide made a historic visit to Dr. Patricia Fadaka-Igbinovia on April 28th, 2024 in New York. I was privileged to present an award and my second book to her. It was a delightful moment, as I honored a prominent Edo woman who has contributed immensely to the development of Edo State. She served in different capacities in the state, including Commissioner, High School Principal, and other positions before emigrating to the United States where she later acquired her Doctorate  degree . The Edo Language Day Committee Members in attendance include: Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi, Mr. Isaac Oviasogie and his wife, Rita, Prince Ephraim B.O Nwabuokei and I.  ~~By Nekpen Obasogie 

During our visit to New York in April, Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi and I visited Metropolitan Museum in downtown Manhattan in New York on April 29th, 2024 to view Benin Artifacts. We had goosebumps standing beside those artworks in the museum. It was like viewing the pictures of one's ancestors, the ancestral connection was felt. We saw the popular Idia mask, a plaque of Benin warriors, a leopard (bronze) and others. It was an intriguing moment for us at the museum.  We look forward to the return of those artworks back to the Oba’s palace in Benin, the original location where they were looted by British troops in 1897.    ~~~~By Nekpen Obasogie  

  It was a pleasant experience at the United Nations with my Committee Members on April 29th, 2024. We (Members of Edo Language Day Worldwide in New York) went to the  Headquarter  of the United Nations in New York on Monday, April 29th, 2024 for a briefing session. The main purpose of the visit was to familiarize and build a mutual relationship with the UN and gain some insights about the genesis and programs of the United Nations. The briefing session was attended by three Organizing Committee Members of Edo Language Day Worldwide: Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi, Dr. Harris Enabulele and I (Nekpen Obasogie).

My books, bought & donated to ICC Secondary School in Benin City by Dr. Harris Enabulele, were massively distributed to the students yesterday, April 30th, 2024. Such book donation will help to enhance students' knowledge of their history and cultural heritage in Edo State, Nigeria. I have discounted 5000 books for any purchase for school donation. It implies that the books will be sold for a discounted price for every individual or group who is donating the books to schools or Edo Language Day's fundraising program. ~~~By Nekpen Obasogie