Accolades as Ambassador Tiana Wealth Bassey Emerges IBS Visionary Leader of the Year
By Genesis Ogiri
ABUJA — Accolades have continued to trail the emergence of Ambassador Tiana Wealth Bassey, Founder of Young Ladies in Business Network Africa, as the IBS Visionary Leader of the Year, in recognition of her entrepreneurial leadership, strategic vision and contribution to women-led enterprise development.
Bassey received the distinguished recognition at the Integrity Business Summit & Awards (IBSA 2026), held at the Abuja Pavilion, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, where business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals and other stakeholders converged to celebrate enterprise, leadership, innovation and integrity. The occasion provided a platform for recognising individuals and organisations making notable contributions to Nigeria’s evolving business ecosystem.
The honour further amplifies Bassey’s leadership trajectory as Founder of the Young Ladies in Business Network Africa, a platform focused on fostering connectivity, collaboration, visibility and opportunities for young women within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her recognition underscores the growing relevance of women-led initiatives in strengthening enterprise development and expanding participation in the business sector.
Bassey’s emergence as Visionary Leader of the Year reflects a leadership profile increasingly associated with strategic networking, enterprise advocacy and the creation of platforms through which emerging entrepreneurs can build relationships, exchange knowledge and pursue professional advancement. The recognition also highlights the significance of visionary leadership in driving sustainable enterprise and encouraging greater participation of young women in business.
Speaking on the honour, Bassey expressed appreciation to the organisers of IBSA for identifying and celebrating her leadership trajectory, describing the recognition as an encouragement to deepen her commitment to building strategic platforms that promote collaboration, professional development and greater visibility for women in business. She dedicated the honour to the community of young women entrepreneurs she represents and acknowledged her team, mentors, partners and supporters.
The Convener and Founder of the Integrity Business Summit & Awards, Chidimma Muoma, popularly known as @abuja_influencer, is an award-winning media entrepreneur, digital strategist and business leader. She is also the Founder of Integrity Vendors NG and Chief Executive Officer of Decency Perfumes. Through IBSA, Muoma has created a platform dedicated to promoting ethical business practices, celebrating corporate excellence and empowering visionary entrepreneurs.
Muoma, while commending the awardees, said the recognitions were designed to celebrate individuals whose entrepreneurial efforts, leadership and commitment to excellence are contributing to the growth of the business ecosystem. She lauded the recipients for demonstrating qualities of enterprise, innovation, integrity and resilience, stressing the importance of recognising people who are creating value and inspiring others through their professional journeys.
The IBSA 2026 gathering consequently served as a convergence of business stakeholders, providing opportunities for strategic networking, professional interaction and the exchange of ideas around contemporary entrepreneurship and corporate leadership. The summit also reinforced the importance of ethical business practices and responsible leadership in building enterprises capable of generating sustainable economic and social value.
For Ambassador Tiana Wealth Bassey, the IBS Visionary Leader of the Year Award represents another notable milestone in her evolving entrepreneurial portfolio. As she continues to advance the Young Ladies in Business Network Africa, the recognition further amplifies her engagement with women’s enterprise development, strategic business networking and the creation of platforms aimed at transforming entrepreneurial potential into sustainable opportunities across Africa.