Igbo Association Ottawa-Gatineau is the umbrella body established to bring together in harmony the people of Igbo ethnicity, originally from the Eastern region of Nigeria, who reside and call the National Capital Region of Canada home.

#EndSARS Protest In Nigeria

Public Statement

The Igbo Association Ottawa Gatineau Canada, watches with dismay the unprecedented crackdown and killings of Nigerian youths over the end SARS peaceful protest in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. The association hereby joins other world organizations including the United Nations and the European Union in demanding an end to police brutality in all parts of Nigeria.

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COVID-19 Message from The President

Dear beloved members of Igbo community in Ottawa/Gatineau Canada,

As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the whole world is a real threat to humanity. We write therefore, to check in on how each and every one of you is doing physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

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President's Message

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Igbo Association Ottawa-Gatineau website. Here you will find a comprehensive, in-depth programs, goals, and activities of the association, reflecting the pride and values of our people. It also conveys our mission and vision, to be a vibrant, cultural and caring association for Igbo people and her friends in Canada’s national capital region.

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Who We Are:

THE IGBO ASSOCIATION OTTAWA-GATINEAU Igbo Association Ottawa-Gatineau, a community-based Not-For-Profit organization, is the umbrella body of Igbo people resident in the National Capital Region of Canada. The Igbos are an ethnic group native to the current south-central and southeastern region of Nigeria.

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