Basheer Lado

By Chibuike Nwabuko

ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – In a solemn yet momentous ceremony at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday formally decorated Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs, marking what he described as a renewed national resolve to secure peace and protect lives across the country.

The event, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, followed the Senate’s confirmation of the appointments on Wednesday.

Those decorated include:

General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff (@DHQNigeria)

Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (@HQNigerianArmy)

Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of Air Staff (@NigAirForce)

Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff (@NigerianNavy)

President Tinubu, while congratulating the officers, stressed that the ceremony went beyond symbolism. He described it as a call to renewed service, discipline, and dedication, urging the new military leaders to intensify efforts in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and restoring peace across all regions.

“The security of our nation is not just a mandate, it is a sacred duty,” the President said, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and stability of every Nigerian citizen.

Precise Post recalls that the Senate and House of representatives had on Wednesday screened and confirmed the appointments of the new Service Chiefs.

Few hours after confirmation of appointments of new Service Chiefs, the presidency reacted to it with elation .

Specifically the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters , Senator Basheer Lado in a personally signed statement, expressed his happiness on the smooth screening and confirmation of appointments of the Service Chiefs by the Senate .

Senator Lado in the statement said : “As the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, I facilitated this crucial interface to ensure a smooth and coordinated engagement between the Executive and the Legislature, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to effective governance and national security.

ABUJA- The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Basheer Lado, says nominees for Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), will strengthen public trust in financial institutions.

The president had recently forwarded the list for the Managing Director and Executive Director nominees for NDIC to the National Assembly for screening and confirmation.

A statement by Sunday Iyogun, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations to the special adviser, indicated that Lado said this, while presenting the nominees for screening to Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions.

The nominees for screening and confirmation were Dr Thompson Oludare Sunday for Managing Director and Dr Kabir Sabo Katata for Executive Director.

Lado said that their nominations underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to reforming and repositioning the financial sector through credible and experienced leadership.

“These nominations are based on proven competence, deep sectorial experience and a shared vision with the president to promote financial stability, protect depositors and strengthen the public’s trust in the banking system,” he said.

Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, thanked Lado for his commitment to facilitating relations between the president and the senate.

He assured that the committee would conduct a fair screening of the nominees in line with legislative procedures and make recommendations to the senate for confirmation.(NAN)

ABUJA- The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Sen. Basheer Lado, says the prompt signing of the Minimum Wage Bill into law, demonstrates President Bola Tinubu’s love for Nigerian workers.

Lado, who made this known in a statement in Abuja, added that the signing of the bill further demonstrated that the president was a man of his words.

He said: “The signing of the Minimum Wage bill into law by President Bola Tinubu is both a promise kept and a demonstration of his people-centric governance model.

“Tinubu promised to pay a living wage to Nigerian workers during his electioneering campaigns and he has kept to that promise.

“He did not stop there. He ensured that there is a provision in the Minimum Wage Act which now makes it mandatory to review the national minimum wage every three years as against five years in the amended Act.

“This shows that workers take home pay will continue to take them home under the present administration.”

The presidential adviser commended Tinubu for keeping to his promise to pay Nigerian workers a living wage, which became a reality just a little over one year of his administration.

“The President deserves the commendation of all for staying true to his promise,” he said.

Lado also commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contribution to nation building over the years.

He urged them to put in more effort in the delivery of effective services for the growth and development of the nation.

Lado further commended the Organised Labour Movement led by President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero and President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo.

He lauded their painstaking, mature and peaceful negotiations that led to the over 100 per cent rise in workers’ wages from N30,000 to N70,000.

Lado equally commended the National Assembly, led by President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass for the swift passage of the Minimum Wage Bill.

He said their dedication to the cause of the Nigerian workers and unflinching support for the people -oriented policies and programmes of the Tinubu-led administration stood them out.

Lado added that the national assembly had since the return of democracy in 1999, demonstrated patriotism and zeal for the welfare of Nigerians.

He also commended the leadership of the Organised Private Sector and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for not only aligning themselves with Tinubu’s vision for enhanced pay package for Nigerian workers but also agreeing to pay workers the new minimum wage.

The presidential aide said the empathy, love and care demonstrated by Tinubu in ensuring the overall welfare of Nigerians in the last one year was only a tip of the iceberg.

According to him, more of the economic policies initiated by him will soon begin to bear fruit.(NAN)