Mission Statement: To support the wellbeing of all persons who identify as Nigerian living in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Vision Statement: To create a thriving community of persons who celebrate their cultural heritage while enriching their new home.
Core Values:
- Take Care of Each Other
- Preserve Our Shared Heritage
- Strengthen the Next Generation
- Contribute to the Development of Our New Home Community
- Volunteer Our Time and Talents When Needed
Goals:
- Provide informal support to encourage integration so that newcomers to Chatham-Kent who identify as Nigerian come and choose to stay.
- Foster positive networking amongst Nigerians living in Chatham-Kent and beyond.
- Celebrate and preserve a shared heritage through social occasions and educational offerings.
- Support the crucial work of developing and implementing the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy.
- Seek participation opportunities in our local community’s events and programs.
The Directors
Mrs. Ijeoma Nzekwe | |
Mr. Bookie Oludotun | |
Mr. Biodun Adefarasin |
The Executives
Mrs Stella Jonah | President |
Mr. Bookie Oludotun | Vice President |
Mr. Seyi Sadiq | Secretary |
Mr. Adesoji Sode | Treasurer |
Mr. Patrick Uzoma | Youth Representative |
Mr. Kunle Olukolu | Youth Representative Assistant |