nigerian canadian association of
fort mcmurray
01.
The objective of the Association shall be to bring together the Association members and the general community through educational, social, cultural and economic activities, to promote the interests of its members, and to foster Nigeria/Canada understanding and co-operation through:
a) Disseminating information among members;
b) Participating in activities relating to exploring educational, social, cultural and economic collaboration, opportunities and promotions organized by Canada and other relevant Canadian organizations and authorities;
c) Organizing meetings between its members and the relevant organizations and authorities of Canada on social, cultural and economic matters;
d) Co-operating with local and national authorities to seek Members’ feedback on laws, regulations and procedures relevant to enhance the attractiveness and effectiveness of Canadian collaborative undertakings;
e) Promoting business ties between Nigeria and Canada for the mutual benefit of the members and their Canadian counterparts;
f) Promoting educational, social, cultural and economic activities for its members;
g) Organizing seminars and dialogues on relevant educational, social, cultural and economic topics of interests to members;
h) Supporting appropriate charitable, educational, social, cultural and economic organizations engaged in promoting cultural understanding.
02.
The objective of the Association shall be to promote the welfare of its members and to promote Nigerian culture and traditions to the general community by:
a) Promoting the integration of Nigerian newcomers to Fort McMurray;
b) Acting as a liaison between members and official representatives of the governments of Nigeria and/or the governments of Canada;
c) Providing support and assistance to the Association’s members within the resources of the Association as, and when, the need arises;
d) Promoting relationship/collaboration among Nigerians and people of Nigeria heritage through educational, social, sports, cultural and economics activities;
e) Promoting mutual understanding among members of the Association to work together as a group for the common good of Nigerians in diasporas and the motherland.
