By joshua 
OJN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2026: PETRA AKINTI ONYEGBULE UNVEILED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The OJN Annual Symposium has announced Mrs. Petra Akinti Onyegbule as its Keynote Speaker for this year’s edition, scheduled to hold on 15th July, 2026 at the Kay Galaxy Event Center, Lokoja, Kogi State by 10:00AM.
Mrs. Onyegbule is a strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement professional with nearly two decades of experience spanning government, corporate communications, policy advocacy, political communication, development practice and financial services.
She currently serves as Head, Government Strategic Partnerships at Credlanche Group, where she leads institutional engagement, strategic partnerships, stakeholder relations and investment facilitation initiatives across the Group’s financial services ecosystem.
A trailblazer in public service, Petra previously served as Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State, becoming the first female to occupy the position in the state’s history. She also served as Special Adviser on Electronic Media and has played significant roles in political communication, public affairs management and governance advocacy.
Recognized as a respected voice in governance, strategic communication and public policy discourse, Mrs. Onyegbule continues to contribute to conversations around leadership, nation-building, youth development, institutional trust and sustainable development.
The OJN Annual Symposium describes her selection as a reflection of its commitment to bringing forward voices shaping Nigeria’s governance and development narrative.
For more information on attendance and participation, contact the OJN Symposium Secretariat.