Nekpen Obasogie
Nekpen Obasogie is an Author, a Social Worker (MSW/RSW), and a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto. She is also the founder and manager of the Canadian Council for Family Services in Toronto, and the CEO of NEBO TV.
Since 2021, she has published three historical books exploring the arrival of Europeans in West Africa from the late 15th century onward. She holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Society and Sociology, a certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from York University.
Nekpen has effectively established several impactful organizations, including the Canadian Council for Family Services, the Edo Language Day Worldwide initiative in 2022, the Edo Cultural Heritage Commission in North America, and others. In 2024, she led her team on a pivotal visit to the United Nations in New York. As part of her advocacy efforts, she made significant historical visits to the Benin Bronzes at the Metropolitan Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. These visits aimed to bring attention to these cultural treasures, which were looted by British colonial forces from the Benin Kingdom in 1897. Through her leadership and advocacy work, combined with her academic research and publications, Nekpen has garnered global recognition and several prestigious awards over the years.
She is running for the position of City Councillor in York South-Weston, Ward 5 in Toronto, to serve as a dedicated voice for the residents at Toronto City Council. Her mission is to advocate for the community’s needs and priorities, ensuring their concerns are heard and addressed, including infrastructural development, housing, affordability, and public safety. She is committed to bringing about meaningful and transformative change that enhances the quality of life for all residents in York South-Weston.
Nekpen’s long-time community work and leadership experience in Toronto have prepared her to serve our community with purpose and respect, and she is fully committed to continuing this vital service in Canada.
Six Points Agenda
1. Creating Supportive Programs for Families and Community Residents
2. Strengthening Local Businesses and Economic Growth
3. Advocating for Affordable and Equitable Housing
4. Promoting the Development of Community Infrastructure and Public Safety
5. Promoting Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
6. Supporting the Establishment of Equitable Community Centres
Together, these efforts aim to create a safer, more efficient, and resilient community that meets the needs of its diverse population.
Food for Thoughts
“If you serve whom others will not, you can lead whom others cannot.” (Matshona Dhliwayo)
