About us
NIROW was founded in 2015 by a group of like minded individuals who had a vision of Nigerians in the region becoming an indomitable force, recognized and contributing to the development of the region. For us and by us, NIROW serves everyone who identifies as Nigerian and aligns with our vision and mission
Our Mission & Vision
M To build a successful, united and thriving Nigerian community in the region of Waterloo, with members who are passionate about helping and developing each other to become the best in their selective industry.
V To be recognized as a group of thriving individuals identified by excellence and integrity, contributing to the development of the region of Waterloo and Nigeria.
Our Goals
Our programming centers around the 4 pillars of community building:
Networking
Fostering Inclusion and Belonging by providing settlement services for newcomers, events, and other community-relevant networking events for members to bond.
Advocacy
Championing Fairness and Equity by actively addressing issues affecting our members, engaging with policymakers, and collaborating with community partners to reduce incidents of injustice and promote systemic change.
Mentorship
Empowering Growth and Leadership by connecting members with experienced mentors across various sectors, providing career guidance, skill-building workshops, and personal development programs.
Welfare Support
Fostering Community Well-being by offering essential resources, support services, and access to key information, ensuring members feel equipped and supported for personal and professional success.
Our Founders
Fidelia Ukueje
President & Founder
Raheem Abioye
Founder
Hugo Agunmadu
Founder
Promise O Williams
Founder
Our Leadership
Ugo Chris-Aluta
Vice President
Blessing Omobo
Secretary
Cynthia Iheanacho
Cindy Ofunne
Ezena Amadi
Welfare Director
Ella Peters
Community Engagement Director
Emmanuel Ojogbo
Events Director
Aisha Olajide
Program Assistant
Ivy Okogeri
Peer Health Worker
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NIROW acknowledges that the land on which we live and work is of the Haldimand Tract within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee people. We are thankful to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who care for these territories and those across the province.
We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to endure inequality, violence, and oppression due to the history of colonialism and unfair power structures. This is magnifed by the historical and ongoing widespread failure by settlers and institutions to uphold their responsibilities within the Dish With One Spoon Covenant.
With our core value of integrity, and as beneficiaries of this land we stand in allyship with lndigenous peoples, committing to a responsibility to acknowledge and understand its history and the current experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples; ensuring that we do not perpetuate the harms of colonization.
For more information on the purpose of Land Acknowledgements check out www.native-land.ca
