The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rewarded 18 outstanding public servants, with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode urging the state workers to raise the bar of performance and be role models for other public servants in the country.
The governor also pledged the continuation of the cooperation between the state and all trade unions.
Ambode spoke at the 2015 Lagos State Productivity Order of Merit Awards in Alausa, Ikeja, saying public servants in the state had helped his administration.
Ambode, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, noted that harmonious labour relations among all unions in the service was being nurtured and sustained through the State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council.
“The giant strides achieved so far by the present administration are as a result of the synergy and cooperation between the government and the public service system,” the governor added.
Ambode said the awards given to the employees were another opportunity to celebrate the state public service for its efficient and effective interpretation of government policies.
“I want the recipients to note that the awards are a call to action for you to raise the bar of performance and continue to be role models for your colleagues and subordinates in carrying out your functions as public servants in Lagos State,” he said.
The Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola, said the award symbolised recognition and was meant to spur public servants to higher productivity.
Bello later presented awards of excellence to the 18 recipients. He was assisted by other dignitaries, including the Representative of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi; and Chairman of the House of Assembly Committee on Establishment, Training and Pensions, Adebayo Famakinwa.