Preserving culture, building community
Egba Community in Canada
Olumo Progressive Association of Canada (OPAC) is a social-cultural organization uniting the Egba people across Canada — fostering heritage, solidarity, and mutual upliftment for every member.
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Uniting Egba Descendants,
Mission statement
Preserve Egba heritage
We celebrate and safeguard the language, customs, traditions, and values of the Egba people for generations to come in Canada.
Foster unity and solidarity
We build strong bonds among Egba families and individuals across Canada, providing a sense of home away from home.
Support community welfare
We provide support for members in times of need — including bereavement, health challenges, and new arrivals settling in Canada.
Empower through education
We promote educational advancement and career opportunities for OPAC members and their children through scholarships and mentorship.
Who OPAC serves
OPAC proudly serves the Egba people — a proud Yoruba sub-group originating from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria — who are now resident in Canada. Whether you were born in Egbaland, married into an Egba family, or are a descendant of Egba heritage, OPAC is your community.
Egba indigenes
Individuals born in Egbaland (Abeokuta, Odeda, Obafemi-Owode, Ifo LGAs) now living in Canada.
Egba descendants
Children and grandchildren of Egba people who wish to maintain their cultural identity in Canada.
Spouses & families
Non-Egba spouses of Egba members who embrace the culture and wish to participate in the association.
| Event 1 | OPAC 20TH ANNIVERSARY- OPACLIGANZA — OCTOBER 10,2026 |
| Event 2 | May Conference- Washington DC |
| Event 3 | September Convention- Nigeria |
| Event 4 | Monthly Meeting – Every 2nd Sunday of every month |
How We Serve Our Community
Cultural Heritage
We protect and promote Egba traditions, language, and cultural values through organized
events, educational programs, and celebrations that connect generations and keep our heritage
alive in Canada.
Member Support
From bereavement support to newborn celebrations, scholarships to emergency assistance, we
stand with our members through life’s important moments with financial aid and community
support.
Community Development
We invest in meaningful projects that improve lives in both the Greater Toronto Area and
Egbaland through educational programs, infrastructure support, and socio-economic
development initiatives.
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OPAC is The Non-Profit
Organization Building Bridges.
Established in 2006, Olumo Progressive Association Canada Inc. has grown from a small
gathering of Egba descendants to a vibrant community of families united by culture, purpose,
and shared values. As a proud chapter of the Egba National Association of North America, we
connect our members to a network spanning the United States and Canada.
Named after the iconic Olumo Rock of Abeokuta (a symbol of strength and protection),
OPAC embodies the resilience and unity of our people. We are registered as a not-for-profit
corporation in Ontario, dedicated to fostering family atmosphere, preserving cultural heritage,
and advancing the welfare of Egba descendants both in Canada and our ancestral homeland.
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Supporting members through life’s challenges and celebrations -
Creating opportunities for cultural education and connection
Impact Badge:
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19+ Years of Service
Building community, preserving culture, creating impact since 2006
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Our Services
Investing in Our Community’s
Future Through Action.
Scholarship Program
Stats:
● Goal: Support 10 Students
● Funded: 6 Students
● Remaining: 4 Students
Program Title:
Educational Scholarships
Empowering the Next Generation
Description:
We provide $100 scholarships to children of members who graduate from high school and pursue higher education, investing in future leaders and professionals who will carry our legacy
forward.
Member Benefits
Stats:
● Active Benefits: $250 Bereavement
● Support Given: $250 Newborn Gifts
● Available: Financial Assistance
Program Title:
Member Welfare Support
Standing Together Through Life
Description:
From financial assistance during emergencies to celebrating new life with baby gifts, our
member benefit programs ensure no one faces life’s challenges alone. We are family supporting
family.
Cultural Events
Stats:
● Monthly Meetings: 2nd Sunday
● Annual Events: Multiple Celebrations
● Biennial: National Convention
Program Title:
Cultural Celebrations
Keeping Traditions Alive
Description:
Through monthly gatherings, annual festivals, and participation in the biennial Lisabi Day
Convention, we create spaces where Egba culture thrives, connecting our community to our
roots and to each other.
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Building Stronger Communities
in Canada and Nigeria.
Since 2006, OPAC has been making tangible differences in the lives of our members and communities. From supporting students pursuing higher education to providing emergency assistance during crises, from organizing cultural celebrations that unite families to contributing to development projects in Egbaland, our impact is measured in lives touched and futures transformed.
Through our affiliation with the Egba National Association, we amplify our reach and join forces with chapters across North America to create even greater impact in our ancestral homeland.
Joining OPAC was the best decision I made after arriving in Canada. The community welcomed me like family from day one. I’ve never felt alone here.”
Adewale O ., Toronto
Member since 2018
OPAC has given my children a connection to their Egba roots. They now speak Yoruba, understand our customs, and are proud of where we come from.”
Folake A., Calgary
Member since 2016
When I lost my father, the support from OPAC members — both emotional and financial — was overwhelming. This is more than an association; it is a family.”
Babatunde M., Ottawa
Member since 2019
Joining OPAC was the best decision I made after arriving in Canada. The community welcomed me like family from day one. I’ve never felt alone here.”
Adewale O ., Toronto
Member since 2018
OPAC has given my children a connection to their Egba roots. They now speak Yoruba, understand our customs, and are proud of where we come from.”
Folake A., Calgary
Member since 2016
When I lost my father, the support from OPAC members — both emotional and financial — was overwhelming. This is more than an association; it is a family.”
Babatunde M., Ottawa
Member since 2019
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