Dedicated Patriot, Tinubu Hails Bala-Usman on 50th Birthday

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday felicitated with his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala-Usman, as she marks her 50th birthday on January 2, 2026.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Bala-Usman as “a dedicated patriot whose sterling public career reflects service, sacrifice, and commitment to national development.”

Tinubu commended her nearly three decades in public service, highlighting her contributions across various government institutions and roles.

He recalled her early career at the Bureau of Public Enterprises, where she demonstrated “exceptional clarity of vision and a firm grasp of the structural reforms needed to drive economic growth.”

The President particularly noted her tenure at the Abuja Enterprise Agency and the Nigerian Ports Authority as defining milestones, saying she “broke barriers, raised standards, and strengthened accountability in public administration.”

Tinubu also acknowledged her political contributions to the All Progressives Congress, especially in party organisation and institutional development.

“In her current role as Special Adviser and Head of the CRDCU, Hadiza continues to distinguish herself as an astute public administrator through discipline, clear thinking, and a firm focus on results,” the President said.

He credited her efforts with strengthening the governance framework and enhancing the realisation of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The President prayed for strength, wisdom, good health, and grace for Bala-Usman, expressing hope that she would “remain an inspiration to women, young people and emerging leaders across the country.“