The Nigerian Association of Manitoba - 45th Anniversary of Independence

Last night, the mood was positive, the food was good and there was singing and dancing as the Nigerian Association of Manitoba celebrated the 45th Anniversary of Nigerian independence. President of the Association, Dr. Ed Onyebuchi, is one of many who have come to Manitoba from Nigeria. Working for Manitoba Hydro, he is making a significant contribution to our province. Last night was special, because a major group of Nigerians who work with the Power Holding Company and the National Electric Power Authority in Nigeria were there. They are engaged in business with Manitoba Hydro which is providing training for their senior executives.

Among those who have come from Nigeria are Yisa Akinbolaji. Yisa is a fine artist, who has already served a term as the President of the Manitoba Society of Artists. We were honoured, earlier this summer, to be invited to his wedding to Cathy who teaches at Providence College in Otterburne, south-east of Winnipeg. If you are interested, you can see some of Yisa's paintings at his web site - http://yisatheartist.com