By Aminu Garko
Kano, Oct. 16, 2026, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Sen. Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
The governor described Lado as an experienced politician, accomplished legislator and committed public servant whose contributions to democratic governance, humanitarian services and national development remain commendable.
Yusuf acknowledged Lado’s role in strengthening relations between the Executive and the Senate, noting that his political experience and maturity have continued to contribute to effective governance and national cohesion.
He recalled that Lado represented Kano Central Senatorial District in the Seventh National Assembly from 2011 to 2015, where he served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works and facilitated important constituency projects, including the Kundila Bridge, popularly known as Gadar Lado, in Kano State.
The governor also commended his contributions to humanitarian services through his previous positions 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, NAPTIP.
Yusuf further praised the senator’s interventions through the Ladon Alheri Foundation in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, rural water supply and support for disadvantaged communities.
He said Lado’s record of public service reflects his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians and advancing the development of the country.
The governor prayed Almighty Allah to grant Lado good health, wisdom and more years of fruitful service to the nation.
