Lagos State honours 177 public servants with cars and N165.5m to recognise excellence and encourage consistent service delivery
The Lagos State Government has recognised 177 outstanding public servants with five brand-new cars and a total of N165.5 million in cash, as part of its effort to reward excellence and encourage consistency in service delivery.
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The announcement was made in a Tuesday statement by Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity.
The awards were presented by Governor Sanwo-Olu during the 2025 ‘Mr. Governor’s Luncheon’ at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja.
The event brought together top-performing staff from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas across the state.
In the senior category, five of 99 civil servants won brand-new cars through a raffle draw, while the remaining 94 received N1 million each. In the junior category, five outstanding staff were awarded N5 million each, and 73 others received N500,000.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, Director-General of the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, to Permanent Secretary.
He further presented N10 million to staff of the office for their contributions in putting Lagos on the national and global map.
Speaking during the event, Sanwo-Olu urged public servants to maintain diligence and high standards in their duties, emphasising that the recognition was “a deliberate effort to reward excellence and encourage consistency in service delivery.”
He added that achievements across the state were the result of collective effort, noting that public service remains central to effective governance and development.
Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, explained that the 177 awardees were selected through a rigorous process from 312 nominations submitted by various MDAs.
He commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his “unwavering support, leadership, and commitment to the welfare of public servants,” urging staff to continue exhibiting responsibility, diligence, and commitment.
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The luncheon also 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.
