BD Dende Brampton Award celebrates his philanthropy and community impact as Canada recognises his contributions through the IBD Foundation

The IBD Dende Brampton Award took centre stage in Ikeja yesterday during a momentous ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel, where High Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun received an esteemed Award of Excellence from the City of Brampton, Canada.

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The honour underscored his far-reaching philanthropic work and his sustained commitment to empowerment through the IBD Foundation.

Delegates representing the Mayor of Brampton, His Lordship Patrick Brown, led by Mr Richard Forward, Senior Manager of the Financial Advisory Budget Office, highlighted the city’s resolve to deepen international partnerships with impactful leaders.

They praised Dende for his unwavering dedication to improving lives across Nigeria.

The recognition celebrated his wide-ranging charitable interventions in communities across Lagos and Ogun States.

It was further accompanied by a formal commendation letter sealed by Mayor Brown, applauding Dende’s contributions to economic development, community growth and his active support for the African Made Economic Growth Initiative in Canada, attended by his wife, Mrs Omolara Egungbohun.

During the ceremony, the Mayor’s representatives emphasised the importance of spotlighting transformative figures.

With an estimated 12,000 Nigerians living in Brampton, they noted that leaders like Chief Dende embody hope and progress for diaspora communities.

Also present were Mr Imadu Maurice, adviser and community engagement specialist at the Mayor’s Office, and Mrs Kehinde Adelaja-Okoroafor, Founder of the Make Mee Elegant Foundation.

Both commended Dende’s compassion for the marginalised and his relentless pursuit of empowerment-driven programmes.

As part of the growing collaboration, Mayor Brown extended an invitation to Chief Dende to attend next year’s AMEGI event in Brampton, which aims to strengthen economic ties and empower one thousand women while celebrating contributions from the African diaspora.

Receiving the award, Dende reaffirmed his commitment to philanthropy. He reflected on the substantial investments channelled through the IBD Foundation into education, healthcare, humanitarian intervention, rural development and support for women-led businesses.

He noted that these programmes have delivered thousands of medical treatments, millions of meals and critical support to young Nigerians striving for opportunities.

He also applauded Mayor Brown’s leadership, citing initiatives like the Brampton Youth Empowerment Initiative and the Affordable Housing Expansion Programme as examples of public service that genuinely uplift communities.

Dende expressed strong enthusiasm for expanding his foundation’s work into Brampton during his upcoming visit to Canada, with the aim of supporting local initiatives and promoting shared prosperity.

For Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, this celebrated honour symbolises both personal achievement and strengthened ties between Canadian institutions and Nigerian changemakers.

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It stands as a reminder of the extraordinary impact that can be achieved when communities unite behind a shared vision of progress.