Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

We are thrilled to announce our forthcoming 3-day Art Exhibition in Toronto, scheduled for April 9-11 at the Keele Community Hub. We are particularly excited to welcome one of our distinguished guests, Iryn Omorogiuwa, the Permanent Secretary of Edo State Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, who has traveled from Nigeria to join us for this event. Stay tuned for further updates! ~~~Nekpen Obasogie

Today, April 5th, 2026, I attended the Easter parade in downtown Toronto alongside Mayor Olivia Chow. I was accompanied by Iryn Omorogiuwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. It was an excellent day spent with the Mayor's team at the parade!