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Margaret Nwosu – President of CATO | Kenny Bazuaye – Vice President.

About NCA

Nigerian Canadian Association is a non-profit community-based organization that is committed to addressing the integration, education, health, housing, social services, culture, and economic development needs of Nigerian Canadians and other immigrants in Canada, through programs, services, and advocacy. Our past events include Business and Entrepreneurship Workshops, Funding and Grant opportunities workshop, and Independence Day Flag raising.

We have events such as Black History Month, International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day Celebration, and other activities coming up next year.

Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day

The annual Flag Raising of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day was celebrated in grand style on October 1st, 2023, at Toronto City Hall. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries, the Nigerian Canadian community, and various city officials. The flag-raising ceremony was filled with a sense of pride and patriotism as the Nigerian flag was raised to the sound of the Nigerian national anthem.

The event was accompanied by an array of performances by local Nigerian Canadian artists, who shared their culture and music with the crowd. The event also featured speeches from various dignitaries, praising the resilience of the Nigerian people and the strength of the Nigerian Canadian community.

The event was closed with a spectacular fireworks display, reminding everyone of the beauty of Nigeria and the importance of our independence. As the day came to a close, the Flag Raising of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day will remain an important part of the history of Toronto, Canada, and the Nigerian Canadian community for years to come.