Imobi Monarch, Oba Balogun Receives Canada Cultural Ambassador Award, Gets Royal Honour From Mayor Of Haldimand
ABEOKUTA – The King of Imobi, Oba Fatai Olatunji Ademiyewo Balogun, has received the Cultural Ambassador Award in Canada in recognition of his role in promoting Yoruba culture and heritage.
The award was presented by the Ijebu Descendants Association of Canada (IDAC), an organisation committed to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Ijebu people in the diaspora.
In addition to the cultural honour, the monarch also received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Haldimand County, Shelley Ann Bentley, and the Member of Provincial Parliament representing Haldimand-Norfolk, Bobbi Ann Brady.
The recognitions highlight the importance of cultural preservation and the promotion of traditional institutions in strengthening relationships between communities across international borders.
Oba Balogun’s recognition is also seen as an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people and the contributions of traditional rulers to cultural identity and community development.
The honours further underscore the role of Nigerians in the diaspora in promoting indigenous traditions and sustaining cultural ties between Nigeria and their host communities.
