Arunma Oteh OON

With over two decades of experience spanning Africa, Europe, and the United States, GB has built and governed mission-critical systems that power digital commerce, financial inclusion, and cross-border trade at scale. Register now: oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026Conference

Building Africa’s place in the global economy requires innovation, reliable infrastructure and leadership that can scale solutions. At the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference, we are pleased to welcome Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, for Special Remarks.

... a philanthropist, and a writer. With extensive experience in banking and finance, economic development, and leadership, he brings valuable perspectives to conversations on Africa’s economic future and prosperity.

We are pleased to announce His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, Governor of Abia State, for Special Remarks at the 2026 Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference. Dr Otti is a Nigerian economist, a celebrated banker of exceptional intellect, an investor,

We are excited to welcome @DrATakang, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the @mofinigeria (MOFI), the investment and asset management institution of the Federal Government of Nigeria, to this year's leadership conference.

We are pleased to welcome to the Civic Leaders Session, Mr. Oluseun Onigbinde, @seunonigbinde, technologist, entrepreneur and Co-founder of @BudgITng, one of Africa’s leading civic-tech platforms.

Over more than two decades, she has built expertise in governance, development finance, financial inclusion, sustainability, public policy, and innovative financing across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Register at oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026Conference

Join us as we welcome @szmakka, Executive Director for Africa at the @ONECampaign, to the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. Serah leads advocacy promoting sustainable economic growth, inclusive development, and social impact across the continent.

Meet Lilian Olubi, a seasoned financial markets executive turned film producer and creative economy advocate, with over 25 years of experience in finance and strategic leadership. She is the Executive Producer of Osamede, an Edo epic fantasy film rooted in Benin history,...

Meet @DSamsonItodo, the Executive Director of @YIAGA Africa and a prominent advocate for democracy, electoral integrity, civic participation, and transformative leadership in Africa. He led the groundbreaking #NotTooYoungToRun campaign, which successfully secured constitutional reforms reducing the minimum age for elective office in Nigeria and inspired similar youth-led democratic reform movements globally. His work focuses on strengthening electoral integrity, promoting responsible AI adoption and developing governance frameworks that safeguard democratic institutions against emerging technological risks. We are excited to welcome him to the Civic Leaders session at the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. #OGTT2026Conference #LeadershipForAProsperousFuture #AfricanLeadership #ResponsibleAI

We are pleased to announce @OsasuyiDirisu, the Executive Director at the @policycentreng and Senior Fellow at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, as a speaker at the AI Roundtable at the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. At the Policy Innovation Centre, she leads a portfolio of work to support evidence for better policies and decision making. She was formerly Research Director at the Population Council and in that role, led development of the National Gender Based Violence (GBV) Dashboard, an innovative data management and visualization platform for the collation of validated, real-time GBV data in Nigeria. Since 2022, she has led the convening of the Gender and Inclusion Summit which has evolved to become one of Africa’s largest platforms for advancing gender equity and gender-responsive governance. Register: oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026Conference #AI #AritificialIntelligence #AIRoundtable #LeadershipForAProsperousFuture

We are pleased to announce @MaupeO, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with nearly two decades of experience in broadcast media, as one of our moderators at the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. She is a Supervising Producer and Presenter at Channels Television, Nigeria, where she co-anchors Sunrise Daily, the station’s flagship daily breakfast programme. She was the pioneer Producer and Presenter of Hard Copy, a frank interview programme that became a platform for probing conversations on governance, public policy and national affairs. A sought-after moderator, Maupe brings editorial rigour, contextual insight and an ability to navigate complex conversations with confidence and balance. Register now: oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026Conference #LeadershipForAProsperousFuture #AfricanLeadership

At the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference, we are pleased to welcome @Ada_Osakwe , a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and board director with over two decades of experience across investment banking, development finance, private equity, and public service. She is the Founder of @agrolay, a principal investment firm supporting high-growth African ventures, and the Founder of @nulifoods, a restaurant chain dedicated to sustainably sourcing from local smallholder farmers. Ada is widely recognised for her leadership in advancing youth and women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, and agricultural transformation across Africa. She serves on several prominent boards, including the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, where she chairs the Finance & Investment Committee. Register: oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026Conference #LeadershipForAProsperousFuture #AfricanEntrepreneurship

We are excited to welcome Mayowa Kuyoro, a Partner in McKinsey’s Lagos office, to the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. She leads McKinsey’s Financial Institutions practice in Africa. Her work spans public, social, and private sectors, helping leaders design and deliver digital transformations, build new businesses, and craft strategies that expand access to finance and accelerate inclusive growth. She also leads McKinsey Global Institute research in Africa on economic development and gender parity and has authored multiple publications. Mayowa holds an MEng (First Class Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Warwick and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School. It's 4 days to go! Register now: oxfordthinktank.org/register #OGTT2026 #LeadershipForAProsperousFuture

We are pleased to welcome @KayodeAkintemi , Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of @NewsCentralTV, as Moderator of the Economic Leaders Panel at the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference. With decades of media experience, he continues to amplify conversations on transparency,

We are pleased to announce Ms. @aoteh as the host of the 2026 OGTT Leadership Conference! Over her illustrious career, Oteh has held high-profile positions in major international organizations, including the @AfDB_Group, the @SECNigeria, and the @WorldBankGroup.