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Meet the Staff Eunice Kenaz-Oguname

An Accountant with over 10 years of local and international experience, Eunice Kenaz-Oguname is the Director of Corporate Services at the Black Business Initiative. Born in Nigeria, West Africa, Eunice obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She migrated to Canada four years ago under the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program for internationally trained and skilled workers. A former family business joint owner, Eunice has an extensive background in management, strategy, financial reporting, payroll administration, supply chain management, contract negotiation and administration, Accounts Payable and Receivables, and Sustaining Client Performance. Before joining the BBI team, she held roles at GTL Transportation, BAASS Business Solutions and ADP. With a propensity for strategic thinking and process improvements, Eunice enjoys working with groups to create solutions and to offer practical recommendations to increase innovation while effectively obtaining cost savings. Working with various teams on their accounting needs is invaluable to her understanding the business and financial pain points to resolve. She values these skills as they support her team and the organization. Being a former entrepreneur, Eunice is passionate about entrepreneurship and loves being able to work for an organization that focuses on supporting Blackowned businesses. Eunice is proud that in her current profession, with her in depth knowledge and accounting skills and her lived experiences, she can use her knowledge and expertise to have a measurable impact in the Nova Scotian Business Community. Eunice is currently working towards her ACCA/CPA certification. When she is not in the office, Eunice enjoys volunteering, being with family and friends, cooking and travelling, which helps keep her grounded and increases her well-being.

Congratulations! Candace Thomas

On behalf of the BBI Board and staff, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to former BBI Board Director, Candace Thomas on being appointed the new Deputy Minister for Justice and the Office of Social Innovation and Integrative Approaches. Ms. Thomas will be Nova Scotia’s first female African Nova Scotian deputy minister. As per official news release, the new Office of Social Innovation and Integrative Approaches, will work across government, with strong links to African Nova Scotian Affairs, Aboriginal Affairs, Status of Women and the Department of Community Services. With her strong leadership abilities and commitment to social justice, we are confident that Ms. Thomas will be an asset in her new positions. Congratulations!