The Lagos State Government has rewarded 177 outstanding civil servants with five brand-new cars and a total of N165.5 million in cash, as part of efforts to recognise excellence and encourage consistent service delivery.
The awards were presented by Governor Babajide 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 (MDAs), Local Government Areas, and Local Council Development Areas across the state.
According to the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile in a statement on Tuesday, five of the 99 senior civil servants won cars through a raffle draw, while the remaining 94 received N1 million each. In the junior category, five staff were awarded N5 million each, and 73 others received N500,000 each.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, Director-General of the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, to Permanent Secretary and presented N10 million to her office for its achievements in putting Lagos on the national and global map.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu encouraged public servants to maintain diligence and high standards, saying, “Excellence must be sustained over time. Identify your strengths, continually refine them, and remain committed to high standards.”
He added that the achievements recorded across the state were the result of collective effort, emphasising that public service remains central to effective governance and development.
Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, noted that the awardees were selected from 312 nominations following a rigorous and transparent process. He commended the governor for his support and called on all staff to uphold responsibility, diligence, and commitment to duty.
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.
