FG Presents SUVs, Cash, Laptops, Others To Outstanding Civil Servants
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ABUJA – The Federal Government through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation(OHCSF) has rewarded three outstanding civil servants with two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and a two-bedroom flat at the 2025 Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony held on Saturday night in Abuja.
The Federal Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony held at the State House Banquet Hall, marked the grand finale of activities for the 2025 Civil Service Week celebration.
The awardees include Mrs Hadiza Bahijjatu of the Federal Ministry of Environment, who received an SUV(JAC 2024 model), award plaque, laptop, certificate of award; Mr Chukwudi Ekwenugo of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, who got an SUV(Changan C 515) and a cash prize of N500,000; and Mr Oluwabamidele Kogbe of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, who was awarded a two-bedroom flat as well as N250,000 cash, laptop, certificate of award, among others.
Fifteen other civil servants were also honoured with gifts including laptops, plaques, cash prizes and certificates.
Addressing civil servants on the occasion President Bola Tinubu commended the commitment and exceptional services of the Federal civil servants, describing them as the “engine room” of national governance and policy implementation.
Tinubu said: “We are here to celebrate the dedication and exceptional contributions of our civil servants. Their tireless efforts reflect our shared commitment to national progress.”
The President, represented by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), reiterated his administration’s commitment to reforms in the public service, including improved welfare and accountability mechanisms.
He pointed out that performance in the civil service must no longer be optional, adding that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must institutionalise consequence management, that would reward integrity and excellence, while ensuring that misconduct is duly sanctioned.
According to him, “While we are celebrating excellence, we must confront inefficiency and misconduct in MDAs and institutionalise Consequence Management as core pillars of service.
“There must be transparent, fair, and timely sanctions, when standards are breached.”
In her welcome address, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, described the awardees as “unsung heroes who breathe life
into public service.”
Walson-Jack said: “These awardees are not just workers. They are reformers, quiet reformers.
“They show up on time, meet deadlines, write policies, fix systems, and still
manage to maintain a smile.
“Their commitment to duty is not measured only by output, but by their presence, consistently accounted for and dependable.”
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation underscored the need for civil servants to embrace punctuality to work.
“Let me emphasise this clearly: punctuality and regular attendance are the
foundation of excellence in public service.
“Resuming work by 8:00 a.m. is not
just a rule; it is a culture we must reclaim and uphold.
“When we arrive on time, we demonstrate respect for the system, our colleagues, and the citizens we serve.
“Going forward, let us make punctuality and attendance the new face of reform in our Civil Service,” she admonished.
Appreciating the gesture, one of the awardees, Mrs Bahijjatu, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
“I thank God for this honour. I also hope that those who were not recognised this year will be acknowledged in future, as many civil servants work diligently behind the scenes.”
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