Hadiza Bala-Usman at 50: Tinubu lauds Policy Coordination aide for commitment to national service

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Hadiza Bala-Usman, his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, on her 50th Birthday, describing her as ‘dedicated patriot whose sterling public career reflects service, sacrifice, and commitment to national development’

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Hadiza Bala-Usman, his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), on her 50th Birthday Friday, January 2, 2026.

Tinubu described Bala-Usman as a dedicated patriot whose sterling public career reflects service, sacrifice, and commitment to national development.

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Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who noted this in a statement issued Thursday, January 1, 2026, said President Tinubu stated that her nearly three decades in public service offer enduring lessons in diligence and purpose-driven leadership.

The President also recalled her early years at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), where, even at a young age, she demonstrated exceptional clarity of vision and a firm grasp of the structural reforms needed to drive economic growth.

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The Nigerian leader further  described his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit’s leadership and outstanding achievements at the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) as defining milestones.

He equally noted that she broke barriers, raised standards, and strengthened accountability in public administration.

Tinubu as well commended her political contributions, particularly her role in party organisation and institutional development within the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he said helped to entrench internal processes, organisational effectiveness, excellence, and democratic values.

The statement further noted President Tinubu said: “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.

“Hadiza’s efforts have helped strengthen the governance framework, evidence-based performance, and enhanced the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

President Tinubu stated: “I thank her for her single-minded commitment to our administration and national service.

“I pray for strength, wisdom, good health and grace for her to remain an inspiration to women, young people and emerging leaders across the country as she celebrates this landmark 50th birthday.”

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