Tinubu Celebrates Senator Lado's 60th Birthday and Service

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), on Lado's 60th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Lado for his contributions to democratic governance, humanitarian services, and national development.

Lado served in the Senate from 2011 to 2015, representing Kano Central Senatorial District and acting as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works. Tinubu noted Lado's facilitation of several constituency projects, including the Kundila Bridge in Kano State.

Lado's humanitarian efforts include roles as Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, and Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. Tinubu commended Lado’s initiatives through the Ladon Alheri Foundation, focusing on education, healthcare, women's economic empowerment, and support for disadvantaged communities, reflecting Lado's commitment to national development and the welfare of Nigerians.