Empower MONAC: Building Strength Through Opportunity and Community
For generations, the people of Nigeria’s Middle-Belt region have demonstrated resilience and determination. Despite being a minority in their homeland, they have preserved their rich cultures, languages, and traditions while striving for equality and progress. Today, as members of the Middle-Belt of Nigeria Association in Canada (MONAC), they continue this journey, embracing opportunities for growth in a new land.
Yet, being a minority comes with unique challenges, both at home and abroad. At MONAC, we believe these challenges don’t define us—they inspire us to build a stronger, united, and empowered community. Together, we can ensure our members thrive while contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of Canada.
Our Vision: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
MONAC’s mission is to create a community where every member feels supported to succeed. We focus on equipping our members with the tools they need to navigate life in Canada while celebrating their cultural heritage. Through programs in settlement training, financial literacy, business development, and cultural engagement, MONAC is laying the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future.
Why Your Support Matters
Adjusting to life in a new country can be overwhelming. From understanding new systems to finding a sense of belonging, every step is easier with the right support. That’s where MONAC steps in—with your help, we can expand our efforts to provide:
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Settlement Training
- Practical guidance to help newcomers navigate Canadian systems like housing, healthcare, education, and employment.
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Financial Literacy Workshops
- Knowledge and tools to manage finances effectively, plan for the future, and build financial stability.
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Business and Entrepreneurial Training
- Resources and mentorship to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and foster economic growth within the community.
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Cultural Engagement Initiatives
- Programs that celebrate the unique traditions, languages, and arts of the Middle-Belt, fostering pride and connection.
Celebrating Resilience, Inspiring Growth
MONAC is already making an impact. Through cultural events, mentorship programs, and settlement support, we’ve helped our members find their footing in Canada while staying connected to their roots. With your support, we can do even more to empower individuals and families, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and success.
Your Role in Our Journey
Your contribution will directly fund programs that strengthen the MONAC community, helping newcomers integrate smoothly, achieve financial independence, and celebrate their identity. Together, we can show that being a minority is not a limitation—it’s a source of strength that drives us to achieve excellence.
Join Us Today
When you support MONAC, you’re investing in a community of innovators, dreamers, and doers. You’re helping us write a story of empowerment, resilience, and unity that will inspire generations to come.
Donate today and become part of the MONAC journey. Together, we’re building a future where every member of our community thrives, contributes, and shines.
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The Middle-Belt of Nigeria
Nigeria’s middle-belt has been defined using various approaches.
These include ethnic, geographical, ideological, religious and
political.
While some of these definitions are given below, MONAC
as a body most closely aligns to the ethnic definition of the
middle-belt given below:
Ethnic Definition
The Middle-belt region of Nigeria encompasses
all indigenous nationalities of the Geographical North (the colonial
Northern Region) of the Country who are not Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri or Yoruba.
This thus includes the traditional North Central indigenes, but also other entities who are excluded by geographical restrictions but find commonalities in the social, cultural, historical, economic, and political spheres, but who self-identify as middle-belters.
Indigenous communities identifying as middle beltans can be found in the following states of Nigeria: Benue, Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Kogi, Nassarwa, Kwara, Adamawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Southern Kaduna, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kebbi, Southern Gombe, Southern Yobe and Southern Borno.
Tribes of the Middle-Belt
The following are a list of some of the middle-belt tribes:
Adara, Afizere, Alago, Amo, Anaguta Atyap, Baatonum, Bachama, Bajju, Berom, Bogghom, Buji, Challa, Chamba, Chip, Fier, Ebira, Eggon, Gbagyi, Goemai, Ham, Hun-Saare, Huba, Idoma, Igala, Igede, Irigwe, Jarawa, Jukun, Kamberi, Kofyar, Mada, Mambila, Marghi, Mwaghavul, Montol, Mumuye, Mushere, Mupun, Ngas, Nupe, Pan, Piapung, Pyem, Ron-Kulere, Tangale, Tarok, Tiv, and Zaar amongst many others.
