A preparation meeting for the upcoming Edo Language Day was successfully hosted on July 29th, 2024 at Arose Cultural Centre in Benin City. The group was headed by Prince Segun Alile, who is the chairperson of this year's program in Benin City. The attendees, include Chief Omo-Osagie Utetenegiabi, Mr. Uwa Imadiyi, Amienye Omorogie, Wellington Obasogie, Evelyn Obasogie, Maurice, Prince Segun Alile and others. Edo Language Day is scheduled for August 10th, 2024 at Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy in GRA, Benin City. The event will start at 11am to 5pm. We cordially inviting everyone to attend the event. This year's event would be hosted in 6 locations, Auchi, Ekpoma, Ososo, Okpella, Benin City and Toronto, Canada. To contact us, email: edolanguage2023@gmail.com or call us at 437-265-5276.
Hon. Jean Augustine & MPP David Smith Graced Edo Language Day at University of Toronto, August 10th, 2024
The 2024 Edo Language Day Worldwide program was successfully celebrated on August 10th and 13th, 2024. The event was hosted simultaneously in six locations worldwide, including Toronto, Auchi, Ososo, Okpella, and Ekpoma. In Toronto, the event was hosted at the University of Toronto in Partnership with OISE/University of Toronto. Some prominent Edo citizens in the United States such as Pa Eghianruwa Ọmọruyi, Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi, Dr. Harris Enabulele, Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, Mr. Aghahowa Tunde Obazee, Prince Ephraim Odiakaosa Nwabuokei, Osadebamwen Oviasogie, Mrs. Adesuwa Joyce Osunde, Dr. Itohan Idumwonyi, Mrs. Rita Oviasogie, and others came to Toronto to grace the event on August 10th at the University of Toronto. Two Canadian politicians were in attendance. The First Black Female Member of Parliament in Canada, Hon. Jean Augustine was honored with the Edo Cultural Award for her contribution to the development of Canada. Canadian Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), David Smit
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