In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, where public trust in political leadership is often eroded by underperformance and broken promises, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, fondly called Senator LA, is emerging as a bold exception. Just two years into his tenure at the 10th National Assembly, the lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District has not only raised the bar for effective representation but is also fast becoming a benchmark for transformational leadership across the country.
Elected in the 2023 general elections on the strength of his credibility and a clearly articulated manifesto, Senator LA’s tenure has been marked by strategic impact, infrastructural renewal, educational reform, and unprecedented empowerment programmes. His constituents—across the seven local government areas of the district—now speak with a new-found confidence about what it truly means to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Delivering on a Promise of Change
From the outset, Senator LA committed to not merely occupying a seat in the red chamber but to truly representing the people’s voice and needs. That resolve became evident when he made history as one of the first lawmakers to raise a motion in the 10th Senate, drawing urgent attention to the twin challenges of insecurity and infrastructure decay on the Kaduna-Abuja highway. His proactive stance led to not just Senate debate but also a personal meeting with President Bola Tinubu, which spurred federal action on both security and road reconstruction efforts in Kaduna.
This sense of urgency and responsibility has defined his legislative footprint. Senator LA has sponsored four major motions and four bills, now at advanced reading stages in the Senate, including the amendment of the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act. This crucial bill, if passed, will significantly restructure Nigeria’s basic education framework and has already earned him recognition at the World Education Forum in London.
Chairing Transformation: Education and Financial Reforms
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator LA shoulders two of the most demanding roles in the National Assembly. Under his watch, the Education Committee has worked relentlessly to drive critical reforms aimed at revitalizing public schools, promoting access to quality learning, and improving teacher standards across the nation.
Simultaneously, his involvement in the financial sector through the Senate’s banking committee has helped strengthen relationships with the Central Bank of Nigeria and other stakeholders, focusing on fiscal stability and enhanced regulatory oversight.
Empowerment Beyond Politics
However, Senator LA’s most resonant impact arguably lies in his empowerment programmes, designed to lift thousands of his constituents out of poverty and dependency. Through his LA Cares Foundation, the senator has rolled out a series of high-impact initiatives that have touched the lives of youths, women, widows, orphans, and other vulnerable groups.
These include:
Scholarships for over 1,000 tertiary students, with bursary awards ranging from N100,000 to N150,000.
Startup grants of N500,000 each to 500 entrepreneurs, drawn equally from the seven LGAs in the district.
Skills acquisition training in areas like soap-making and fish farming, with startup kits provided to over 300 beneficiaries.
Sponsorship of WAEC and JAMB exams for hundreds of secondary school students.
Furthermore, Senator LA’s weekly constituency visits, where he personally engages with the people, have kept him connected and grounded. His open-door policy and commitment to philanthropy have earned him deep loyalty among the electorate, who have already begun clamouring for his return to the Senate in 2027.
Infrastructural Renaissance
In a district long starved of basic infrastructure, Senator LA’s contributions in this sector have been both extensive and strategic. Over the past 24 months, he has:
Constructed and rehabilitated more than 100 smart primary schools, equipped with modern educational tools.
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Installed over 200 power transformers to improve electricity supply in underserved communities.
Provided solar-powered boreholes in over 100 locations, drastically improving access to clean drinking water.
Supplied over 30,000 bags of fertilizer to local farmers in successive planting seasons.
Commenced plans to construct over 20,000 kilometres of roads to enhance transportation across the senatorial district.
These interventions are transforming local economies and improving quality of life across Kaduna Central, reinforcing Senator LA’s status as a development-focused lawmaker.
Critics Silenced by Performance
Despite his popularity, Senator LA has not been spared political opposition. Over the past two years, he has faced relentless criticism, often personal and unfounded. Yet, he remains unbothered, responding not with words but with performance. His actions have effectively silenced critics, as evidenced by the scale and spread of his projects and the visible results they’ve yielded.
Senator LA has also consistently championed inclusive development, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and opportunities across party lines, ethnic backgrounds, and religious affiliations. His statesmanlike posture and compassionate leadership have endeared him not only to constituents but to observers beyond Kaduna State.
A 2027 Mandate Already in Motion
With more than N500 million already invested in empowerment initiatives and visible development footprints across every LGA in his constituency, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has proven that governance can be people-centered, practical, and productive. He has set a new template for what representation should look like in Nigeria’s democracy.
As the 2027 general elections gradually draw near, the people of Kaduna Central are already making their voices heard. For them, Senator LA’s return to the Senate is a foregone conclusion—a reward for commitment, character, and delivery. In the often noisy theatre of Nigerian politics, Senator LA’s work speaks louder than the attacks of his detractors.
At a time when the nation desperately needs servant-leaders with vision, empathy, and drive, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman is standing tall—leading by example and delivering real results.