The remains of Malam Wada Maida has been buried at the Muslim section of the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.
Malam Maida died on Monday, aged 70.
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He was buried around 2.10pm after a funeral prayer led by the Chief Imam of Sheu Shagari Mosque, Area One, Abuja, Imam Rabiu Sheu Suleiman.
Until his death, Maida was the Chairman, Board of Directors of the News Agency of Nigeria, a member of the Executive Board of the International Press Institute and also a shareholder of Media Trust Limited.
He also served as the Chief Press Secretary to Muhammadu Buhari when he became military Head of State in December 1983.
His funeral prayer and burial was attended by Katsina Governor, Aminu Bello Masari; Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika; Education Minister, Malam Adamu Adamu; Senator Kabir Barkiya (Katsina Central); and Former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu.
Others are: a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yayale Ahmed; presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu; a former FCT Minister, Dr Aliyu Modibbo and Chairman, Board of Directors of Media Trust Limited, Malam Kabiru Yusuf.
Governor Masari said Maida’s demise was a big loss not only to Katsina, his state of origin, but also to the nation based on his services to the country.
He prayed Almighty Allah forgive him and admit him in Aljanat Firdaus.
The governor said: “Aside from being a personal friend, he was also a patriotic Nigerian.
“Alhaji Wada Maida led a life full of service to humanity.
“He was my age mate.
“We had so many associations together, the latest one being an organization that gives support to the vulnerable.
“Of recent, we made donation, together with him, to IDPs in Kaduna.
“For us, it’s a personal loss as a friend, and also a big loss to Katsina State and to the nation based on his services to the nation.”
Nigeria’s education minister, Adamu Adamu, described him as a great and true friend to so many people.
He said Maida would be remembered for his accomplishments in journalism profession.
Ismail Ibrahim, a former commissioner for Information in the old Kano State, said Malam Maida left a legacy of patience, hardwork, dedication and good faith.
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