September 19, 2024 • Ottawa, Canada
On September 19, 2024, the hall of the Gloucester Presbyterian Church in Ottawa hosted the grand launch of the Mercy Azoh-Mbi Heart Foundation in Canada under the distinguished patronage of Star Motors of Canada, represented by Yves Laberge, Vice President and General Manager. The event also marked the launch of the book, "Miracle of Mercy," in Canada.
Among the notable guests were Mrs. Amina Gerba, Independent Canadian Senator for Quebec, Her Excellency Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, and His Excellency Philip Ngwese Ngole, Cameroon High Commissioner in Ottawa. The 120 guests present came from Montreal, the Ottawa-Gatineau region, Toronto, and the United States.
The event commenced with a prayer by Rev. Denise Allen-Macartney, followed by a minute of silence in memory of Mrs. Mercy Azoh-Mbi. Attendees then watched brief video projections on "Miracle of Mercy" and the genesis of the Foundation. Speeches were delivered by Paul Ayah, CEO of the Foundation and co-author of the book; H.E. Solomon Azoh-Mbi, chairperson of the Foundation and Cameroon High Commissioner in South Africa; and by Mr. Yves Laberge, H.E. Philip Ngwese Ngole, and Her Ex. Souriya Otmani.
The two-hour event culminated with refreshments and vibrant cultural dances performed by the MECA Montreal cultural group.