Ehigiator emerges  leader of Edo citizens  in Montreal

‎Chief Onyenkama Jude Ehigiator has emerged as the seventh president of the Edo People Association of Montreal, Canada, having been returned unopposed in the election held on November 23, 2025.
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‎Chief Ehigiator, who is the Olotun of Ekpon Kingdom in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, was previously General Secretary and Vice President of the association at different times.
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‎He, therefore, becomes the first Esan man to be elected to the office of the president of the highly respected black association in Canada, to succeed the outgoing President Pius Osadeba Ehinoma.
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‎In his post-election acceptance speech, Chief Ehigiator appreciated the association members for the confidence reposed in him to return him unopposed.
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‎He assured them that he would stick to his campaign manifesto, aimed at bringing a new lease of life to the association for the good of all members.
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‎The president-elect had campaigned that he would strengthen unity and cultural identity to enhance collaboration amongst members in different fields of endeavour.
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‎Chief Ehigiator affirmed his commitment to transparent and accountable leadership by implementing an open structured periodic financial update.
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‎He told the members that a tree does not make a forest, thereby calling on the other elected executive committee members, whom he described as his close allies, to put hands on deck for the success of the administration.
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‎The other members elected to steer the association’s affairs are Engr. Imuentiyan Igbinohodua [Vice President], Mr. Robert Oriakhi [General Secretary], Engr. Omonghomion Bernard Osadolor [Social Secretary], Madam Ivie Osawe [Woman Leader], Mr. Evans Omoruyi [Chief Whip], Mr. Aigboduwa Uyiososa Tony [ Youth Coordinator] and Mr. Godwin Omoruyi [ Public Relations Officer].
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‎The Edo People Association of Montreal was formed in October 2004, with all past five presidents coming from the southern region of Edo State.