Courage has 10+ years of experience in the corporate world in different continents and across sectors. She is currently a Business Development Manager at Futurpreneur and supports Young Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia in launching their businesses through the organization’s various program offerings.

Courage has developed a number of skill sets in her career journey, and combined with her diverse experience, she is able to support and champion different causes across Africa – first in her home country, Nigeria and two Eastern African countries – Ethiopia and Kenya. Some of these causes include financial literacy training for women and tech education for children.

A lover of art and entrepreneurship, Courage operates a digital media outfit in Halifax and spends her weekends photographing individuals, and helping professionals and small business owners create memorable brands through photography and storytelling.

Courage holds a master’s degree in International Development from The New School, New York, a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and counselling from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria; and several certificates in finance, Web design, Marketing and Project Management.

In her downtime, Courage enjoys photographing, designing, bead crafting, cooking, reading, volunteering and travelling.