The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has described members of the  Nigerian–Canadian Association  as a group of responsible Nigerians in Diaspora who have not only showcased themselves as good ambassadors of the nation, but have also displayed to the whole world their patriotic zeal about their country Nigeria and its people.

Oba Ogunwusi made this observation in his speech while welcoming  members of the association,  who arrived Nigeria with a  member of parliament,  Ramesh Sangha, Canada House of Common  who paid him a visit in his Enuowa  Palace, Ile–Ife.

Oba Ogunwusi, who applauded  the importunity   of Mrs Abi Goodman, President, OZ Consulting, the initiator of the programme who he described as a lady of purpose   said that the members of the association have patriotically distinguished themselves as true  lights of Nigeria. “You have not only allowed  your light to shine  outside Nigeria for the sake of Canadians, but you have conscientiously minded yourself of your duty to your father’s land by facilitating and bringing back goodies of fortune and testimonies of prosperity from your land of sojourn to Nigeria. This is not only commendable, but  worthy of emulation. I am proud of you”

The Ooni applauded the intention and proposition of MP  Sangha “I also have to commend the sincerity of purpose of Canada House of Common,which MP Sangha represents here today. I assure you of our utmost collaboration in areas of youth empowerment, cultural–tourism networking, education, agriculture and other areas of collaboration which is not only on a  symbiotic benefit, but another platform of lubricating the smooth relationship between Nigeria and Canada”

Oba Ogunwusi assured the visiting MP Sangha and Nigerian–Canadian Association of his presence and participation at the 150th Canadian independence ceremony.

“It is an honour for the Parliament and Government of Canada to have sent you here for this purpose and all things being equal, we shall all be there to honour and grace the day”.