By Ayomide Otitoju
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has honoured 177 outstanding public servants in Lagos State with five brand new cars and a total of N165.5 million in cash rewards, recognising excellence and dedication across the state’s civil service.
At the 2025 Mr. Governor’s Luncheon, held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, five senior category civil servants won new cars through a raffle, while 94 received N1 million each. In the junior category, five exceptional staff were awarded N5 million each, and 73 others received N500,000 each.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also promoted Mrs Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, Director-General of the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, to Permanent Secretary and presented N10 million to her office in recognition of its contributions to Lagos’ national and global profile.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu urged public servants to remain diligent, consistent, and committed to excellence, emphasising that hard work would continue to be recognised. He described the awards as part of a deliberate effort to reward outstanding performance and encourage sustained service delivery.
The Governor also highlighted that Lagos’ achievements were a collective effort, underscoring the central role of public service in effective governance and development.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the awardees were selected from 312 nominations across Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), Local Government Areas, and Local Council Development Areas after a rigorous and transparent process. He commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to the welfare of public servants and encouraged staff to maintain high standards of responsibility and dedication.
The luncheon marked the grand finale of the 2025 Public Service Week, which featured medical screenings, fitness walks, donations to children with disabilities, long-service awards, a government lecture, and talent competitions.
