Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the death of Chairman, Board of Directors, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Wada Maida, as shocking.
Wada Maida, a renowned journalist and former Editor-in-Chief/Managing Director of NAN, died on Monday.
In a condolence message to NAN issued on Tuesday by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, the governor said that he received with shock the passing away of the veteran journalist.
Maida, until his death was also Chairman, Board of Directors of Peoples Media Limited as well as Chairman Daily Trust Foundation.
Ganduje described him as an astute public officer, a rare individual of immense talents and abilities who lived a life full of service to humanity.
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“Maida’s contribution to the development of the media in the country remains laudable, particularly his venture into publishing.
“Also, I believe that his commitment to peace and unity of the country, through his chosen profession, would always be remembered,” the governor said.
Ganduje commiserated with the deceased’s family, President Muhammadu Buhari under whom Maida served as Chief Press Secretary, when he was military head of state.
He also condoled with the government and people of Katsina State, NAN, Peoples Daily newspaper, International Press Institute and the media industry.
While praying Almighty Allah to give his family, friends, the media industry the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, Ganduje prayed for Al-jannatul firdaus to be Maida’s final abode.
NAN
