Dapo Bankole

Canadian Leader in Immigrant Life Education

Dapo is an IT professional, writer, podcaster, and community builder who supports first-generation Canadian immigrants in integrating into the Canadian society.

With over 23 years of IT expertise, he’s a master problem-solver in business analysis, project leadership, business process automation, and software product development. As the President of Mopheth Systems Corp., a black-owned tech enterprise in Calgary, Dapo drives innovation.

Dapo’s impact extends to the boardroom, where he serves as a Director on the board of Momentum Community Economic Development Society and Windmill Microlending.

Dapo’s boundless dedication and impressive track record make him a vital asset to his community, and he calls the vibrant city of Calgary home with his wife, Buki, and their three incredible boys.

Immigrant Integration: United for Progress

For 19 years, Dapo held a dream to build a great life in Canada with his family and be a respected member of the society. Armed with a great work experience and globally acceptable qualifications, he arrived in Canada from Nigeria with high expectations. He soon realized that he needed to demonstrate “Canadian experience” before he could secure a professional position. Through mentorship and “sponsorship”, he beat the odds and life took a positive turn. Using his experience, he critiqued Canada’s integration process and invited Canadians to “sponsor” economic immigrants while highlighting the mutual benefits to both immigrants and Canada.