Lagos State Government celebrated the dedication and commitment of 753 public servants at the 16th edition of its prestigious Long Service Merit Award.
The event, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, was part of the 2023 Public Service Week activities.
Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Head of Service, expressed the government’s recognition of the outstanding service rendered by these individuals over the past 30 years. The award ceremony aimed to honor their selflessness, dedication, and exemplary contributions to the state public service.
Initiated to reward diligence, commitment, and loyalty among public servants, the Long Service Merit Award also aimed to motivate others to serve the state with greater dedication. Muri-Okunola congratulated the recipients on their achievements and urged them to maintain their high level of responsibility and unwavering commitment to duty.
Addressing the honorees, the Head of Service commended their professionalism, perseverance, and innovative spirit in executing their assigned tasks throughout their service.
He acknowledged their significant impact as mentors, confidants, and role models within and beyond the boundaries of their daily work.
The Long Service Merit Award ceremony served as a testament to the Lagos State Government’s commitment to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contributions of its public servants.
The honored individuals emerged as exemplary ambassadors of the Lagos State Public Service, reflecting the values and qualities that have earned them this well-deserved recognition and honor