Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday presented long service merit awards to 555 public servants who had distinguished themselves over the years, just as he restated his commitment to the welfare of workers in the State.

The Governor who spoke at the Merit Awards ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, congratulated the recipients of the award, saying that their diligence, hard work and sacrifice has contributed immensely to the success story of the State since its creation in 1967.

He said, “This occasion provides another unique opportunity for me to put on record my heartfelt appreciation for the contribution of the Lagos State public servants to the success of this administration in the last one year. The modest achievements for which I have received accolades could not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of the engine room which the public service represents.”

Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Dr. Benson Akintola, also seized the occasion to charge public servants to continue to show good examples as law abiding citizens of the State and work together to strengthen public trust and confidence in public institutions by being proactive, diligent, responsive, innovative and timely in service delivery.

“This is the desire goal of the various reforms and restructuring that we have introduced and implemented in the last one year,” he said.

He reiterated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of workers in the employ of the State Government, saying that it would continue to remain top priority of his administration.

“We shall adequately reward diligence, hard work and exceptional performance. Conversely, negligence, indiscipline and abuse of trust shall be sanctioned appropriately in line with rules and regulations of the public service.

“Once again, I congratulate all the awardees for the meritorious service to the State. I wish you good health and great years ahead as you look forward to glorious end of your career in the State Public Service,” Governor Ambode said.

Earlier the State Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola said the objective of the award was to encourage diligence, commitment and loyalty among public servants in the State with the belief that it would spur both recipients and non-recipients alike to continue to put in their best at all times.

She said since the inception of the Award in 2006, several public servants have benefitted from the gesture, adding that this year’s edition was the 10th in the series.

Ademola also encouraged public servants yet to be honoured to continue to discharge their duties to the best of their abilities so as to merit such honour in the nearest future.

“Let me assure you that the State Government on its part will continue to provide the necessary and conducive environment for the attainment of your lofty goals. Government will also continue to place a high premium on the welfare of its staff with a view to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in order to bring out the best in them,” the HOS said.

Responding on behalf of the recipients, Mr. Ola Micheal-Dawodu, Permanent Secretary who had put in 35 years of service, thanked the HOS and the Governor for giving them such honour, assuring that they would continue to make themselves available for service when called upon.

SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
JUNE 16, 2016

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/06/photos-ambode-decorates-555-civil.html

Lagos is a model state, other Governors should emulate

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OK.

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Wonder when osun and Ekiti go decorate civil servants......

Cool

Nice work

Wetin b the need if money or car or heavy gift no follow with the award.

Governor Ambode!!!
The Silent Achiever

***Sipping Agbalumo Juice***

Ambode employ me na

There's progress in Lagos more than d federal level....kudos

IMO STATE GOVERNOR WILL NOT SEE THIS. RATHER HE WILL BE CUTTING CIVIL SERVANT'S SALARIES..

HE NOW PAYS THEM 70% AND 30% GOES TO HIM..

UPON THAT HE IS STILL OWING THEM 3MONTHS SALARY

Lagos state should create job opportunities for graduates and youth too na Lagos state should create job opportunities for graduates and youth too na

Ambode is getting it right I supposed.he started slowly though but hes working, more power to your hands and may God lead u always..

Emmaoga:
IMO STATE GOVERNOR WILL NOT SEE THIS. RATHER HE WILL BE CUTTING CIVIL SERVANT'S SALARIES..

HE NOW PAYS THEM 70% AND 30% GOES TO HIM..

UPON THAT HE IS STILL OWING THEM 3MONTHS SALARY

And the same IMO state governor said he want to be Nigeria's next president.

deyvhid26:




And the same IMO state governor said he want to be Nigeria's next president.

the same Nigerian zombies that voted for waecless n certificateless buhari will still vote for him.

only to go inside your room, open your drawer and bring out his waec certificate that buhari is hiring the services of 13 SANs plus others.

it's a pity for us his subordinates.

Makes me remember the 555 stainless plate of the 90s.

An area Mum was among the civil servants decorated...Nice one Ambode

congrats to them all

Did he decorate their stomach?

And mimiko dey c dz ooo ...only to behave lyk person wey gt parkinson e sabi

0rex:
Makes me remember the 555 stainless plate of the 90s.

Kare lai(hmmmm... Weldone, u are on point)

I still remember when a certain clueless slowpoke went on an award spree, even giving national award to his cook as well as one of the most brutal dictators in human history! Smh

toboski1:
Lagos state should create job opportunities for graduates and youth too na Lagos state should create job opportunities for graduates and youth too na

Better go and farm