Lagos Honours 375 LG/LCDA Officers at Long Service Awards
…Says awardees would be motivated for optimal performance
The Lagos State Government has honoured 375 officers across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) for their three decades of meritorious service, at the 2025 Long Service Merit Award Ceremony held Thursday at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja.
The event, organised by the Office of Local Government Establishments and Training (OLGE&T), was revived to celebrate grassroots public servants whose loyalty and diligence have shaped local governance.
👏 Service of Dedication
In his keynote address, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, commended the leadership of OLGE&T for reinstating the awards, describing the initiative as both a motivator and morale booster.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Wale Musa, Agoro noted that of the awardees, 202 were female and 173 male, all of whom had displayed “keen dedication, unwavering commitment, undiluted loyalty, diligence, selflessness and resilience.”
He praised the officers for their contributions to grassroots development, which he said have in turn advanced the overall progress of Lagos State.
“Your loyalty, resilience, and diligence remain a source of inspiration. Do not rest on your oars — let this recognition encourage you to sustain responsibility and excellence even beyond retirement,” he urged.
🏛️ Recognition of Grassroots Governance
In his welcome address, the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, congratulated the awardees, describing grassroots officers as “the engine room of governance in Lagos, being closest to the people.”
Bayewu assured that the Commission remains committed to reforms and initiatives that will strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and promote integrity in service delivery.
“The Long Service Award is more than a reward; it is an encouragement to deepen commitment to duty and governance,” he added.
🌟 Reviving the Culture of Honour
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, OLGE&T, Mrs. Bibilomo Olushekun, explained that reviving the award system was aimed at recognising officers who have given their best years to Lagos State service.
She emphasised that the initiative was not just a reward system but a morale booster underscoring the value the government places on its workforce.
Olushekun further reaffirmed the readiness of OLGE&T to sustain capacity-building, training, and recognition programmes that inspire productivity across all cadres.
🎉 Celebration of Loyalty
The high point of the ceremony was the presentation of awards and gifts to the 375 officers, amid celebration from colleagues, families, and well-wishers — a testament to the enduring spirit of public service in Lagos State.
