Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso Felicitates Senator Lado @60, Says Is A Political Icon
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Spokesperson of the Forum of Political Appointees from Kano State, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), and Chairman of the Forum, on his 60th birthday anniversary.
In a statement distributed to newsmen to mark the occasion, Iliyasu Kwankwaso described Senator Lado as a Political Icon who plays politics with maturity and respect.
He praised the celebrant’s contributions to democratic governance, humanitarian services and national development.
“Senator Lado is a dependable public servant and accomplished legislator whose experience had helped strengthen relations between the Executive and the Senate and also steers the activities of the Political Appointees with huge respect and understanding,” he said.
The APC bigwig recalled that Lado served in the Senate for four years before his appointment by late President Buhari as
Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, and subsequent appointment as President Tinubu’s liaison officer in the upper chamber of the National Assembly.
He also stated 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.
According to him,Lado also facilitated several constituency projects, including the Kundila Bridge, popularly known as Gadar Lado, in Kano State.
Iliyasu Kwankwaso, who is also the Director Finance Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority(HJRBDA), recalled Senator Lado’s contributions to humanitarian services through his previous 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 (NAPTIP).
He said Lado contributed to the protection of vulnerable Nigerians, combating human trafficking and improving the welfare and rehabilitation of displaced persons.
He further commended the Senator’s humanitarian initiatives through the Ladon Alheri Foundation, particularly in education, healthcare, women’s economic empowerment, rural water supply and support for disadvantaged communities.
“Lado’s contributions across public service reflected his commitment to national development and the welfare of Nigerians,” the APC stalwart he added.