For contributing their quota to the public service and the nation in a selfless manner, the Federal Government on Saturday awarded some public servants, private persons and organisations .
At the event titled 'Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS)' and held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, urged the award recipients not to rest on their oars but to continue to do more for the nation.
According to him, the selected individuals and Organisations that have distinguished themselves were carefully selected from both Public and Private Sector based on empirical facts and figures.
He said "It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the second edition of the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS). The first edition was held in October 2022 at this very location. This Award is being organized by The Best Strategic (TBS) Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
"This is purely a private sector driven initiative, which has independently accessed the performance of public servants in the discharge of their roles and responsibilities and have nominated the recipients of today’s awards.
"This is indeed a scorecard of our public officers, and I am glad that Mr. President has approved the hosting of this event. This recognition underscores your level of performance in your different strata and charges you to do more in the performance of your duties.
"The Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) is an Award that recognizes and rewards innovation, purposeful leadership and other exceptional deserving individuals that have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the public service and the country at large."
The SGF added "It is pertinent to understand that the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) is more than just a mere Award but a validation through the private sector initiative in which the Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to honor and reward excellence in Public Service."
He thanked The Best Strategic Media (TBS) for initiating and sustaining the award, and for a thorough work done in the selection of the eminent persons and organisations for the awards.
If it succeeds, he said, the SGF will seek to make the event an annual thing to motivate Public Officers to work for the betterment of Nigeria.
Concluding his remark, he congratulated all the Awardees.