By Ibrahim Muhammad
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded 177 outstanding public servants with five brand-new cars and a total cash gift of ₦165.5 million in recognition of excellence and dedication to duty.
At the 2025 Mr. Governor’s Luncheon with Outstanding Officers of the Lagos State Public Service, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, five of the 99 shortlisted senior officers emerged winners of brand-new cars through a raffle draw, while the remaining 94 received ₦1 million each.
In the junior category, five outstanding officers were awarded ₦5 million each, while 73 others received ₦500,000 each.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of the Director-General, Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, Mrs. Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, to the rank of Permanent Secretary. In addition, he approved a ₦10 million donation to staff of the Office in recognition of their contributions to positioning Lagos on the national and global stage.
Speaking at the event, the governor urged public servants to remain diligent, consistent and committed to excellence, assuring them that hard work and dedication would always be recognised.
He described the reward initiative as a deliberate effort to promote excellence and sustain high standards in service delivery, stressing the need for public officers to continually identify and refine their strengths.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the progress recorded across the state was a product of collective effort, adding that public service remains central to effective governance and sustainable development.
Earlier, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the 177 awardees, drawn from both junior and senior cadres, were selected through a rigorous and transparent process from 312 nominations submitted by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
Agoro commended the governor for his commitment to the welfare of public servants and urged staff to continue to demonstrate diligence, responsibility and dedication to duty.
He added that the luncheon marked the grand finale of the 2025 Public Service Week, which featured activities such as medical screenings, fitness walks, donations to children with disabilities, long-service awards, a government lecture and talent competitions.
