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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 Smith awarded the Edo Language Day Committee Members appreciation certificates for organizing this year's program, which seeks to amplify the cultural mosaic of Canada and harmonize the Edo indigenous language.

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