Lagos Honours 750 Public Servants With Long Service Awards 

The Lagos State Government has honoured 750 Public Servants, including Permanent Secretaries, with Long Service Awards for their dedication and meritorious service to the State over the past 30 years and above.

The Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, announced this at the Year 2025 Long Service Merit Award ceremony held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa-Ikeja, on Tuesday, 7th October, 2025.

The ceremony aimed to express the Government’s appreciation and gratitude to deserving members of the workforce that have served the State meritoriously for 30 years and above.

Agoro emphasised that the initiative would inspire awardees to continue excelling while motivating other Public Servants to strengthen their commitment and deliver more effective service to the State.

In his congratulatory message, Agoro urged the awardees not to rest on their laurels, encouraging all Public Servants to maintain a high work ethic and continue to perform their duties diligently.

He assured them that the State Government would provide a supportive and enabling environment to help them achieve their goals and prioritise staff welfare.

Agoro also encouraged the awardees to prioritise their personal development, leveraging the latest ICT technologies to enhance their skills.

The HoS ommended Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for making the ceremony a reality.

The Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, congratulated the awardees and pledged the State Government’s continued support for Public Servants welfare.

Speaking on behalf of the awardees, the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Abosede George, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Sanwo-Olu and his team, pledging their continued support for the State’s development.