Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

The Association of Edo Women in Canada.  The success of the event organized by the Association of Edo Women in Canada on January 11, 2020 (Empowering Women for Success in 2020) led their guests to demand for more. The event created an avenue for people to learned how to take and apply the most compelling story that resonates with their lived experience, such as marriage, health, career, business, politics and more! It was indeed, an opportunity for people to network with other career men and women, entrepreneurs, high achievers in real estate agents, women in media, film and television, life coach specialists and other professionals and experts in various fields.  The event was organized by two prominent Edo women in Toronto (Nekpen Obasogie & Isoken Ibie) who believe that togetherness is very pivotal to economic and self development in diaspora and our homelands. Mark Shields once said that, “ There is always strength in numbers. The more individuals or organizations tha...

I submitted my Master's Thesis (two-year master's of social work) on April 24th,  2019 at York University. The actual article is pending for publication. Meanwhile, I will like to share this quote from the paper The Canadian government has implemented a variety of discriminatory immigration policies over these years in order to exclude some groups of refugees from entering the country.  Despite the Liberal criticism of the previous Conservative government, the same pattern of exclusionary refugee policy is entrenched under the current administration of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. The recent quest to impede Nigerian refugees from entering Canada reflects the many previous immigration and/or refugee policies that have restricted refugees from exercising the freedom of mobility right to enter the country. (Obasogie, 2019, p. 6)

I did the make-up and the ponytail hairstyle by myself. Every woman should learn how to do basic make-up and simple hairstyles at home. Is good to be self-reliant in this area because, it's a part of women's self-care. I always make these hairstyles during summer time every year. In most cases, I do braiding when I am in Motherland, Nigeria. It helps to bring out my face and reduce heat. Unlike some hair wigs that will cover more than 30% of my face. These hairstyles are compatible with summer weather.  By Nekpen Obasogie

Nigerian Canadian Newspaper Celebrates Mother's Day Award Event On May 4th, 2019, I received an award from the Nigerian Canadian Newspaper and a certificate of recognition from the City of Toronto as one of the super working mothers in Canada who are contributing immensely to the development of their various communities (my third recognition this year). It was a honour to be recognized along with other dedicated mothers, who are going beyond the role of motherhood and shattering glass ceilings. Thanks to MPP Faisal Hassan (York South-Weston) for attending and presenting the trophies to the awardees. Councillor, Jim Karygiannis also presented some of the awards to the women. Special thanks to the organizer of this event, Ngozi Gertie Ugoh for making this event a memorable one in my life. By Nekpen Obasogie