Tinubu Celebrates Senator Basheer Lado At 60, Hails Contributions To Governance

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), on his 60th birthday, which falls on October 16.

The President described Lado as a dependable public servant and accomplished legislator who served in the Senate for four years before becoming his liaison officer in the National Assembly’s Upper Chamber.

News Point Nigeria reports that the congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and dated October 15, 2026.

President Tinubu said Lado’s experience in lawmaking and public administration had continued to benefit the nation, particularly by fostering cordial relations between the Executive and the Senate.

Lado represented Kano Central Senatorial District in the 7th National Assembly from 2011 to 2015. In the Senate, he served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works.

The President said, “In the several capacities he has found himself, Senator Lado has been very impactful. As Senator, Lado facilitated the Kundila Bridge, popularly known as Gadar Lado, among other projects for his constituents in Kano.

“As Federal Commissioner at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons and as Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Lado helped protect vulnerable Nigerians, confronting human trafficking and advancing the welfare and rehabilitation of displaced persons.

“His humanitarian gesture is further reflected in his Ladon Alheri Foundation, particularly in education, healthcare, women’s economic empowerment, rural water supply and support for disadvantaged communities.

“As Senator Lado attains 60, I commend his commitment to public service, loyalty to our Renewed Hope administration and invaluable contributions to strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria.