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Federal Government Honours 18 Outstanding Civil Servants with Recognition and Rewards

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The Federal Government celebrated the efforts of Nigeria's civil servants on Saturday night at the 2025 Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony, where 18 outstanding individuals were honoured with gifts including SUVs, laptops, cash prizes, and professional development opportunities. The event marked the grand finale of a historic Civil Service Week, which saw the Maiden International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) take place in Abuja just days prior. The conference brought together over 5,000 delegates from across the world to share ideas, innovations, and redefine what it means to be a 21st-century Civil Servant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony was held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, to honour 18 outstanding civil servants who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, discipline, and consistency in their work.
  • The awards ceremony has become a permanent feature on the civil service calendar, providing a platform to spotlight the often unseen efforts of diligent public servants.
  • The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, described the recipients as 'quiet reformers' who embody the spirit of true public service, noting that they 'show up on time, meet deadlines, write policies, fix systems, and still manage to maintain a smile.'
  • President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda has been commended for its commitment to dignity, fairness, innovation, and reward for civil servants, with the President's support for civil service reforms making significant progress in digitisation, performance evaluation, and improved welfare.
  • The Head of Service highlighted the importance of punctuality in civil service reform, stating that 'resuming work by 8 a.m. is not just a rule; it is a culture we must reclaim.'
  • Dr Bahijjatu Hadiza of the Federal Ministry of Environment received the presidential star prize, while Chukwudi Ekwenugo of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy also received an SUV, N500,000 cash prize, a laptop, and similar training opportunities.

Statistics:

  • Over 5,000 delegates attended the Maiden International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) held at Eagles Square, Abuja.
  • 18 civil servants were honoured with gifts including SUVs, laptops, cash prizes, and professional development opportunities at the Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony.
  • The presidential star prize included an SUV, laptop, plaque, award certificate, a foreign short course, and a masterclass opportunity.
  • Cash prizes ranged from N250,000 to N500,000 for various recipients.
  • The Federal Ministry of Environment and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy were among the top award-winning ministries.

Sources:

  • The Federal Government of Nigeria
  • The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume
  • The Nigeria Civil Service News

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