NITDA Communications Director Makes 2026 PR Power List, Lands Glazia Cover

"Umar was also unveiled as one of the cover personalities for the Glazia Magazine PR Power List Special Issue during the PR Power List Soirée and Awards held at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos."

Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Hadiza Umar, has been named among Nigeria's top public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List, in recognition of her contributions to strategic communications and public sector reputation management.

The annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian to mark World PR Day, celebrates 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.

Adding to the recognition, Umar was also unveiled as one of the cover personalities for the Glazia Magazine PR Power List Special Issue during the PR Power List Soirée and Awards held at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Reacting to the honours, Umar described the recognition as humbling and dedicated it to the visionary leadership of NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, saying his support has enabled the agency to effectively promote Nigeria's digital economy and innovation agenda.

She noted that the award reflects the collective efforts of the NITDA communications team in projecting the agency's initiatives, including digital literacy, technology innovation and startup development, both locally and internationally.

A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the Institute of Corporate Administration (CICA), Umar has played a key role in strengthening NITDA's public engagement and positioning Nigeria's digital transformation efforts on the global stage.

According to the organisers, the 2026 PR Power List was determined through an independent evaluation by an international jury and recognises professionals who are redefining excellence and innovation in strategic communications.