A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing(UK) and one of West Africa’s leading strategic communications & marketing executives, O’tega Ogra is currently the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Digital Strategy, Engagement and Communications. Prior to this, O’tega was Director of Corporate Communications and Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of BUA Group – an African foods, mining, manufacturing and infrastructure company, and Nigeria’s second largest conglomerate. At BUA, O’tega wasresponsible for charting an overall brand, corporate, digital & marketing communications, CSR, crisis communications and media/PR strategy for BUA Group, and some of its key subsidiaries.

O’tega Ogra began his career as a Field Officer for HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health with the German Agency for International Department (GIZ) through the Federal Government of Nigeria Multisectoral Women Empowerment Programme in North East Nigeria after receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Babcock University, Nigeria. He then joined GTBank in 2008 and later, Wema Bank, where at the age of 24, he became the youngest person to oversee the corporate communications function for a bank in Nigeria. Over the course of his career spanning across international development, financial services and manufacturing, O’tega has spearheaded the development of major initiatives including creating youth focused products in the financial services industry, leading the rebranding of Wema Bank in 2015, enhancing the BUA corporate brand, management of BUA’s widely acclaimed COVID-19 interventions, and the setting up of Africa’s largest personal philanthropy in 2021 – the Annual 100million US dollars ASR Africa Initiative of the BUA Founder, Abdul Samad Rabiu. Otega was also responsible for managing investor communications leading to two of the largest listings on the Nigerian Exchange (BUA Cement Plc and BUA Foods Plc) in the past 3 years. Today, both companies are amongst the top 5 most valuable companies on the stock exchange and amongst the top 10 largest companies by market capitalization in Africa.
Widely acknowledged as one of the best communications, crisis, and reputation management experts across sub-Saharan Africa,

O’tega is the recipient of several awards including “Outstanding Corporate Communication Person of the Year award 2021” at the Marketing Edge Annual Brands and Advertising Awards of Excellence, “Corporate Spokesperson of The Year (2021, 2022)” at The Industry Awards, and the *Corporate Communications Professional of the Year (Manufacturing)” at the 2021 Brandcom Awards. He was also recognized by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, through the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) amongst Nigerians who are making the continent proud in all sectors through innovation, excellence, and creativity. In 2022, Otega was also recognized amongst the 100 UN Most Influential Persons of African Descent (MIPAD) Under 40, and the PR Power List Nigeria (2022, 2023).

O’tega currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) – the industry-wide organization that represents all Nigerian advertisers and advocates on their behalf, and in his spare time, O’tega invests time in charitable initiatives, provides mentorship to young marketing professionals, and consults for HNIs, politically exposed persons and luxury brands.

Uzoma Nwagba has built his expertise at the intersection of technology and finance. Today, he is the Chief Operating Officer and lead innovator of Nigeria’s BOI Growth Platform, birthed out of Nigeria’s Presidency.

Growth Platform is Africa’s largest driver of interventions to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with a $472 million (₦ 176 billion) project portfolio including the World Bank NG-CARES, MSME Survival Fund, and the first iteration of the federal Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). The Growth Platform organisation to date has leveraged the power of identity management, emerging technologies, agent networks, and mobile wallets to profile, fund and manage a portfolio of over 4.4 million under-served Nigerian enterprises, demonstrating the biggest advancement of MSME financing. The nationwide operation led by Uzoma includes a field network of over 22,000 staff across all States and LGAs in Nigeria, all equipped with the platform’s proprietary tools to profile, document and empower MSMEs.

Beginning as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York and later excelling as a Product Manager at Microsoft, Uzoma earned acclaim for his management skills. Following an advanced business degree, he ventured into private equity investments at African Capital Alliance, channeling investments into financial services and healthcare while being part of an investment team managing a $600 million fund. His commitment to ethical public service led him subsequently to roles where he could create impact on a larger scale.

Uzoma is also a co-founder of Leadership Seed, which focuses on ethics and governance education in high schools. His undergraduate background includes a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, Washington DC and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Uzoma has been recognised internationally as a 2019 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow, and a 2023 Global Eisenhower Fellow.

Zainab Usman is a distinguished author and political economist based in Washington D.C., United States. Her work focuses on the intricate interplay between institutions, policy formulation, and politics, with a particular emphasis on economic development, energy, natural resources, and the evolving landscape of the workforce. 

Currently, Zainab Usman serves as the Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where she spearheads initiatives and research projects related to African affairs. Her extensive body of work can be explored further through Google Scholar, the publications section on her personal website, and her professional background detailed on LinkedIn. 

Prior to her role at the Carnegie Endowment, she was a key contributor to the World Bank, where she specialized as a Public Sector Specialist, harnessing her expertise to shape and advance public sector policies. 

Zainab Usman’s academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree from the University of Oxford, a Master of Science (MSc.) degree from the University of Birmingham, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Ahmadu Bello University. Her formidable educational background has laid the foundation for her outstanding career in the field of political economics and her notable contributions to understanding economic diversification and development, particularly in the Nigerian context.

Born to the family of the late Alh Basheer Garba Adamu in the year 1992. Zahrau is the first daughter out of 9, a graduate of the HND Textile Design Department of Art and Industrial Design from the prestigious Kano State Polytechnic, Zahrau also has a professional diploma in education also from the Federal College of Education Kano.
A seasoned entrepreneur and a humanitarian, also having passion for agriculture. Zahra is also an active member of some notable organizations in Nigeria:

1. Nigerian Association Of Chambers of Commerce Industries Mines And Agriculture ( NACCIMA)
2. Naccima Youth Entrepreneurs
3. Naccima Women Business Group
4. Association of Nigerian Women Business Network
5. Betterlife For Children and Women Future Foundation
6. Association Of Small-Scale Manufacturers of Nigeria
7. African Union Youth Assembly
8. African Union ECOSSOC Volunteer
9. Institute For Tourism and Professionals Nigeria
10. FEBWE Ecowas
11. COMMONWEALTH Women Business Network.

To Mention But A Few

And professionally she is an active member of the Society of Nigerian Artist. Zahrau has also received several awards locally and internationally. She is also the founder and CEO of Zara Trendy’s Gallery, ZT Agriventures Ltd, and Zahmar Women and Youth Development Foundation.

She Has Been Appointed as Director of Climate of the African Union Youth Assembly and has Also Been Inducted as a Member of the Institute for Tourism and Professionals of Nigeria and also a Humanitarian Ambassador for Agender 2063 Africa awarded by QHL. A Good Will Ambassador of Climate Change by La Plage Metaverse Being born in a political home, politics has always been in her blood. She has actively participated in politics right from time as a teenager and still as an adult. She is currently the Kano State Coordinator of AWTS Arewa Women for Tinubu Shettima Kano State Coordinator Coalition Of 19 Northern State Support Groups.

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Tolani Alli is a renowned Nigerian photographer celebrated for her exceptional documentary and candid captures. She initially gained recognition as the personal photographer of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the former Governor of Oyo State. Her prowess extends beyond the local political scene; she has notably documented the life of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, in a groundbreaking manner. Tolani was not only responsible for unveiling a side of the VP that was previously unseen, but she also spearheaded his content creation, production team, and strategized for his social media presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Her work has garnered international acclaim, being featured on notable platforms such as CNN, BBC, and Times Magazine. Additionally, she showcased her talents on Netflix’s ‘Strong Black Lens.’ In recognition of her outstanding contributions to photography, Tolani clinched the 2019 Future Awards Prize for Photography and was hailed as the 2021 Pioneer Winner for Trend Up’s Force of Creativity. With a unique eye for storytelling, Tolani continues to leave an indelible mark on both the arts and political realms. 

Justice Blessing Ajileye, aged 37, currently serves as a Judge on the Ekiti State High Court of Justice. 

Yabo Umar Yusuf, born in 1986, is a dedicated male representative and a prominent figure from Sokoto State, Nigeria. He currently serves as a Member in the House of Representatives, National Assembly, where he actively participates in the legislative process and advocates for the welfare of his constituents.

Hailing from Sokoto, Yabo Umar Yusuf carries the rich heritage and traditions of his state as he represents the interests of Shagari/Yabo in the National Assembly. His journey in public service is marked by a deep commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of his constituency.

As a Member of the House of Representatives, Yabo Umar Yusuf plays a pivotal role in shaping legislation and policies that impact the lives of the people he serves. His dedication to his responsibilities reflects his unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community and Sokoto State as a whole.

Yabo Umar Yusuf’s presence in the National Assembly is a testament to his dedication to public service and his commitment to being a strong voice for the people of Shagari/Yabo. His journey continues as he works tirelessly to bring about positive change and progress for his constituents and the broader Nigerian society.

Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu, born on June 6, 1996, is a dynamic Nigerian journalist and a dedicated lawmaker, representing the Owode/Onire constituency the Kwara State House of Assembly.

Her journey in leadership began early when she became the first female Senate President at the Congress of NOUN Students (CONS), an unofficial student association at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). This early experience foreshadowed her future as a trailblazer in both journalism and politics.

After completing her academic journey, Rukayat ventured into the world of journalism, working at Just Event Media in Ilorin. Her journalistic pursuits allowed her to engage with critical issues, report on events, and contribute to public discourse.

In 2022, Rukayat Shittu took a significant step in her political career by picking up the interest form for the Kwara State House of Assembly under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Her decision to enter the political arena demonstrated her commitment to making a tangible impact on her community and the state as a whole.

Her dedication and the trust she garnered from her constituents were evident when she was declared the member-elect of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly in the 2023 Kwara State. House of Assembly elections. This victory marked a significant milestone in her journey as a public servant and representative of the people.

Rukayat Shittu is not just a lawmaker; she is also an active member of the leading Pro Democracy group, Kwara Must Change. This organization played a pivotal role in spearheading the Otoge political revolution in 2019, ushering in a new era of governance in Kwara State. Within the group, Rukayat operated as the internal publicity secretary, using her skills and platform to advocate for positive change.

Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu’s journey is marked by a passion for journalism, a commitment to public service, and a relentless pursuit of positive change in Kwara State. Her leadership serves as an inspiration to those who aspire to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Olumegbon Omotade is a Nigerian politician at the State Houses of Assembly level. Olumegbon Omotade currently serves as the State Representatives representing Lagos Island I constituency at the State Legislature.

Prince Adewale Egbedun, born on June 29, 1985, is an exemplary leader currently holding the esteemed position of Speaker in the 8th Osun State House of Assembly. His dynamic presence in Nigerian politics reflects an unwavering commitment to transformative leadership.

His academic foundation in Business Information Systems from the University of East London underscores his dedication to continuous growth and knowledge, a quality he brings to his public service.

Adewale’s rapid ascent in politics culminated in his election as Speaker, a testament to the trust and confidence his peers place in his visionary leadership. He stands as a symbol of hope and a catalyst for positive change.

As Speaker, Adewale Egbedun plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the House and advocates for his constituents with unyielding devotion. His legacy will be one of legislative excellence, effective governance, and holistic community development.