Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to reward 10 outstanding public servants in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the development of the state.
The workers, drawn from the senior and junior categories, will receive special prizes as part of activities marking the 2026 Public Service Week.
The Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, disclosed this at a press conference held at the Public Service Office, Alausa, Ikeja, to announce the week-long programme.
Agoro said the celebration was designed to appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of public servants while promoting staff welfare, professionalism, innovation and improved service delivery.
He explained that the programme would feature health screenings, long-service awards, public lectures, talent competitions and recognition of outstanding officers across the state’s workforce.
According to him, the celebration commenced on Tuesday with a health screening exercise at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, featuring blood pressure checks and screening for cervical, breast and prostate cancers.
An interdenominational thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, November 15, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa.
The Long Service Merit Award Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 16, to honour public servants who have completed at least 30 years of meritorious service and maintained unblemished records.
A public lecture, recognition of outstanding officers and presentation of the National Productivity Award will follow on Tuesday, November 17.
The eighth edition of the Alausa Got Talent Series will hold on Wednesday, November 18, providing an opportunity for public servants to showcase their creative abilities and cultural diversity.
The competition, themed, “Lagos State: The Melting Pot of Nigeria’s Culture,” will feature prizes for outstanding contestants.
The celebration will culminate in a special luncheon to be hosted by Sanwo-Olu for outstanding officers, although the date is yet to be announced.
Agoro said this year’s theme, “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” underscored the need to strengthen public institutions and promote a responsive, people-centred workforce.
He noted that the annual celebration originated from the 1994 Tangier Declaration adopted by the Conference of African Ministers of Civil Service but was expanded by Lagos into a week-long programme to give greater recognition to public servants.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, commended Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and Agoro for their support for workers’ welfare.
She urged public servants to participate actively in the programme, describing it as an opportunity to appreciate their contributions and strengthen unity across the state workforce.
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