The Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mrs. Hadiza Umar, has been named among Nigeria’s top public relations professionals in the 2026 PR Power List.
The annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian to mark World PR Day, recognises 50 outstanding PR professionals in Nigeria and the diaspora whose work has significantly influenced organisations, public discourse and the communications profession over the past year.
Mrs. Umar also received a surprise honour at the PR Power List Soirée and Awards held at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos, where she was unveiled as one of the cover personalities for the Glazia Magazine PR Power List Special Issue.
The recognition highlights her contributions to public sector communications and strategic narrative management.
Reacting to the honours, Umar expressed gratitude, describing the magazine cover feature as an unexpected and memorable moment.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to be recognised on the 2026 PR Power List and to feature on the cover of Glazia Magazine alongside other exceptional industry leaders,” she said.
She attributed the achievement to the support and leadership of NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, noting that it has enabled the agency to effectively communicate Nigeria’s digital economy agenda and technological innovation.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the Institute of Corporate Administration (CICA), Mrs. Umar has led NITDA’s communication efforts in promoting key initiatives, including digital literacy, startup development and national information technology policies.
The organisers said the 2026 PR Power List was compiled through an independent evaluation by an international jury, recognising professionals who continue to raise the standard of strategic communications.
