Hajiya Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has earned national recognition as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Public Relations Professionals on the highly coveted 2025 PR Power List.
Unveiled on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian newspaper, the PR Power List celebrates trailblazers shaping conversations, building trust, and redefining the future of communications both within Nigeria and across the diaspora.
Honoured in the “Rising Voices” category, Hadiza Umar was recognised for her creativity, agility, and measurable impact in advancing strategic communication.
As a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), she continues to champion storytelling as a driving force for digital inclusion and citizen engagement.
Reacting to the honour, Hadiza described the recognition as “a proud and humbling moment that highlights the evolving role of communication in driving national development.”
“At NITDA, we believe strategic communication is the key to building digital literacy, innovation, and inclusion across Nigeria. I dedicate this recognition to my incredible team and to the visionary leadership of our Director-General, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, whose support fosters creativity and growth,” she said.
Under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, NITDA continues to spearhead initiatives that bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, promote IT development, and put people at the heart of technology adoption.
The 2025 PR Power List celebrates professionals across four categories; Rising Voices, Community Impact, Changemakers, and Fourth Estate, honouring communicators who influence policy, shape public perception, and drive meaningful change.
Oreani Ogbe, Managing Partner at GLG Communications, noted that this year’s list acknowledges “professionals using influence for the public good, leading strategic change, and building narratives that truly matter.”
Hadiza Umar’s inclusion reaffirms her status as a rising powerhouse in Nigeria’s PR landscape and underscores NITDA’s reputation as a digitally focused, people-first agency committed to innovation and inclusivity.
