The International Press Institute ( IPI) has commiserated with family of late Mallam Wada Maida.
Mallam Wada, 70, died at his residence in Abuja on Monday, August 16.
In a condolence message signed by Kabiru Yusuf and Raheem Adedoyin, IPI Nigeria Chairman and Secretary respectively, the institute described the deceased as one of its pillars and a distinguished journalist.
It noted that until his death, Mallam Wada was the member representing Nigeria on the executive board of IPI in Vienna, Austria.
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“A distinguished journalist, he was the Chairman of the People’s Daily newspaper, former Managing Director and lately, Chairman, Board of Directors of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and former Chief Press Secretary to former Nigerian military head of state, retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (current President of Nigeria).
“IPI mourns the passing into eternity of this doyen of Nigerian journalism and long- time member of the global network of media executives for a free press.
“IPI also commiserates with the family of our late leader and the media community.
“We pray that the Almighty Allah gives the family and the media community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“May Allah grant Mallam Wada Aljanah Firdaus. Ameen,” the statement read.
