The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) says it is devastated at the news of the death of its Deputy President, Malam Umar SaiduTudun Wada. The ace broadcaster died on Sunday 30th June, 2019 following a car crash on his way from Abuja to Kano, a statement signed by Funke Fadugba and Mary Atolagbe said.
Mallam Umar Saidu was the immediate past Managing Director of Kano State Radio Corporation and was at one time a Principal Editor at the then CTV, now Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV).
He was a broadcaster with Voice of America, freelance correspondent with Hausa and English services of Deutsche-Welle and also Editor, Concern Magazine.
The deceased served twice as Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and also served as Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kano State Council.
The Guild condoled with the family of Malam Umar SaiduTudun Wada, especially his wife, Aisha, who was a former Deputy President of the NGE and the management and staff of Radio Kano.
Malam Umar Saidu would be greatly missed by his family, professional colleagues and friends around the globe.
A committed family man and broadcast journalist per excellence, he was elected as the Deputy President of the Guild during its last biennial convention in May this year.
