Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, named among Nigeria’s Top 50 PR Professionals in 2025 Power List
By Lukman Laleye Babalola
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has once again earned national acclaim, as its Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, has been listed among Nigeria’s top 50 Public Relations and communications professionals in the prestigious 2025 PR Power List.
The recognition, jointly released on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian newspaper, celebrates professionals redefining strategic communication across Nigeria and the diaspora.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Hajiya Hadiza Umar was honoured in the Rising Voices category. This category spotlights fast-rising communication leaders who demonstrate creativity, agility, and impact in shaping narratives and driving innovation in public engagement.
Reacting to the honour, Hadiza Umar described her inclusion as a proud moment that highlights not just personal achievement but also the evolving role of communication in promoting digital inclusion and national development.
“Being named among the PR Power 50 is a humbling experience and a reminder of the critical role communication plays in national transformation.
“At NITDA, our goal has always been to use strategic communication as a catalyst for digital literacy, innovation, and inclusion. I dedicate this recognition to my committed team and the visionary leadership of our Director-General, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who has created an enabling environment for creativity and growth,”she said.
NITDA, under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is at the forefront of promoting digital literacy, IT development, and citizen-focused communication strategies that bridge the digital divide across Nigeria.
The 2025 PR Power List features honourees in four categories: Rising Voices, Community Impact, Changemakers, and Fourth Estate, spotlighting professionals whose work influences policy, shapes perception, and fosters sustainable communication practices.
Oreani Ogbe, Managing Partner of GLG Communications, said the selection committee recognised professionals “using influence for public good, leading strategic change, and building narratives that matter.”
This honour cemented Hajiya Hadiza Umar’s position as a formidable voice in Nigeria’s communication space and reinforced NITDA’s credibility as a digitally-driven, people-focused government agency.