Anietie Udoh appointed Jury member for 8th TIBA Awards

Divisional Director, Marketing at Marketing Edge Magazine, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed a member of the Jury for the 8th edition of the TIBA Awards & Conference 2026, organised by The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA).

Udoh’s appointment was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko, Founder of The Iconic Brand Africa, who described the marketing executive’s experience, industry insight and professional credibility as valuable to the adjudication process.

The 2026 TIBA Awards & Conference is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos.

According to the organisers, the Jury will be responsible for objectively assessing nominees across the various award categories, participating in deliberations and contributing to the selection of deserving recipients.

The 2026 edition is themed, “Positioning for Influence, Leadership & Business Growth,” reflecting the organisers’ commitment to recognising individuals and organisations demonstrating excellence, innovation, leadership and measurable impact.

In the appointment letter, Osideko said The Iconic Brand Africa was established to develop leaders, build influential brands and create platforms that promote excellence across Africa.

She noted that since its inception, the TIBA Awards had provided a platform for recognising outstanding individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, organisations and leaders whose contributions were making a meaningful impact across various sectors.

Udoh’s inclusion on the Jury is considered significant given her professional positioning within Nigeria’s marketing and brand communications industry.

As Divisional Director, Marketing at Marketing Edge Magazine, he operates within a media platform dedicated to advertising, marketing, public relations, branding and the wider marketing communications ecosystem.

His appointment is therefore expected to bring valuable industry experience to a process designed to identify and celebrate individuals and organisations whose achievements go beyond visibility to demonstrable influence and impact.

The 2026 edition marks the eighth outing of the TIBA Awards, which has positioned itself as a platform for celebrating excellence across sectors while promoting leadership, business growth and brand development.

The organisers said the selection of experienced professionals as members of the Jury was aimed at strengthening the credibility and integrity of the awards’ evaluation process.

Osideko expressed confidence in Udoh’s ability to objectively assess nominees across the various categories, contribute meaningfully to deliberations and support the selection of deserving award recipients.

She further described the Jury responsibility as an opportunity to contribute to a platform dedicated to recognising and celebrating individuals and organisations shaping Africa’s future.

With its focus on influence, leadership and business growth, the 2026 TIBA Awards & Conference is expected to attract professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, organisations and other stakeholders for a celebration of achievement and discussions on issues shaping Africa’s business and leadership landscape.

Udoh’s appointment adds further professional expertise to the adjudication process and underscores the importance of credible industry voices in identifying and celebrating excellence.