In a powerful testament to her growing influence in the Nigerian information technology landscape, Happiness Obioha, Chief Executive Officer of Tizel Cybersecurity, has been named one of the 50 Most Valuable Personalities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy by Knowhow Media International, publishers of IT Edge News Africa.
The recognition was presented at a high-level event held at Colossus Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, which brought together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers for a thought-provoking colloquium themed “Nigeria: State of Digital Economy for 2025.”
As a distinguished honoree, Happiness Obioha joined a panel of seasoned experts in a robust discussion titled “Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation: Insights on Challenges and Emerging Opportunities.” During the session, she emphasized the urgent need for adaptive cybersecurity frameworks to protect the digital assets of a rapidly transforming nation, especially as sectors like finance, healthcare, and public service continue their digital shift.
According to Obioha, “Digital transformation must be matched with proactive cyber defense. Nigeria’s growth will depend not just on the speed of our tech adoption, but the resilience of our digital infrastructure. At Tizel, our mission is clear—empower institutions to innovate securely.”
This latest recognition adds to Obioha’s growing accolades as a cybersecurity thought leader, advocate for digital resilience, and strategic advisor on data protection in both public and private sector engagements. Under her leadership, Tizel Cybersecurity has continued to lead in providing bespoke, compliance-driven solutions that meet global standards—particularly in areas of endpoint security, risk intelligence, data protection, and cyber policy advisory.
Speaking on the award, the publishers of IT Edge News Africa described her as “a changemaker whose work has redefined what it means to lead in Nigeria’s digital space—not just in innovation, but in integrity and impact.”
Obioha’s inclusion among Nigeria’s top 50 digital economy shapers further positions her as a critical voice in the national conversation around technology leadership, cyber policy, and future-readiness.
