Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been officially recognised as one of Nigeria’s top public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List.
The definitive annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian, was unveiled to commemorate World PR Day.
The list also celebrates 50 outstanding professionals within Nigeria, and the Diaspora whose strategic communication strategies have significantly shaped organisations, influenced public discourse, and advanced the profession over the past 12 months.
Besides the momentous milestone, Mrs. Umar was also celebrated as a major surprise at the exclusive PR Power List Soirée and Awards ceremony recently held at the Alliance Française, in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The NITDA Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department was equally unveiled as a front-cover personality for the Glazia Magazine PR Power List Special Issue.
The double recognition is said to have highlighted Mrs. Umar’s exceptional distinction and impact in public sector communications and narrative management.
Speaking on the dual achievement, she expressed profound gratitude for the honours.
Umar as well described the magazine cover appearance as a breathtaking surprise.
She stated: “I am deeply humbled and honoured to be recognised on the 2026 PR Power List, and to have feature on the cover of Glazia Magazine alongside other exceptional industry titans.”
She further noted: “This milestone is a testament to the enabling environment and visionary leadership of the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, which has allowed us to strategically drive the narrative of Nigeria’s digital economy and technological innovation.”
Mrs. Umar, a highly respected corporate communications strategist, holds professional Fellowships in the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Chartered), the African Public Relations Association (APRA), and the Institute of Corporate Administration (CICA). Under her supervisory role, NITDA’s media relations unit has consistently projected national Information Technology (IT) frameworks, start-up support frameworks, and digital literacy initiatives, to position Nigeria competitively on the global stage.
The 2026 PR Power List selection process involved a rigorous, independent evaluation, led by a distinguished international jury.
The organisers noted that the class of 2026 represents professionals raising the standard of strategic communications, and introducing new ideas to the industry.
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