Lagos honours 800 officers with long service award

Lagos State government has honoured 800 officers in the 15th Edition of the year 2022 Long Service Merit Awards.

Head of Service, Hakeem Muri- Okunola said the Awards is designed to recognize and reward diligence,
commitment and loyalty amongst public servants in Lagos State, in the hope and expectation that the gesture will demonstrate the appreciation and gratitude of Government and the people while serving to encourage and motivate other Public Servants to keep up the tradition of service excellence.

Speaking at this year’s award, held at LTV Ikeja, Okunola added that the award was for the
state to celebrate public servants who have served the government and people diligently and conscientiously for 30 years or more and in the course of this period, have made significant
contributions to the development and prosperity of the State.

He congratulated and felicitated with the recipients of the Awards, and assured that the state government would continue to appreciate their commitment, loyalty, sacrifices and numerous contributions over the years to the development of the State.

Muri Okunola urged them not to rest on their oars, but continue to exhibit the high sense of duty and responsibility, among other qualities and values for which they are being honoured.