The inaugural Mapping of Nigerian Community Centre event was held on November 22, 2025, at the Etobicoke Civic Centre in Toronto. Attendees included retired Police Officer, Ojo Tewogbade, Mdn Truddie Edem, as well as a group of newcomers and various community members from Toronto. Mapping of the Nigerian Community Centre
The Mapping of the Nigerian Community Centre aims to establish a befitting Nigerian Community Centre in Toronto that will respond to the diverse needs of newcomers, vulnerable immigrant families, youth, and seniors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
The proposed centre will provide a welcoming and inclusive space where members of the Nigerian community can access essential support, information, programs, and services that promote successful settlement, social inclusion, well-being, and community development.
Beyond serving as a resource hub, the centre will foster connection, fellowship, cultural preservation, and unity among Nigerians in the GTA. It will provide a central place for community gatherings, cultural activities, educational programs, youth engagement, seniors’ activities, and other initiatives that strengthen relationships and build a more connected Nigerian community.
Through this initiative, the Nigerian Community Centre will serve as a home away from home—a place where Nigerians of all ages and backgrounds can find support, build meaningful connections, celebrate their heritage, and contribute positively to the wider Toronto community.
