Lagos State Government on Thursday presented awards to 19 public servants, who have distinguished themselves in their professions and contributed to the state’s development.

Speaking at the Y2019 Productivity Order of Merit Awards with the theme: “Productivity for National Re-Engineering, Security and Growth”, Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola urged the awardees not to rest on their oars, but should exhibit sense of responsibility, commitment to duty and loyalty to the growth of the public service.

He said the theme of this year’s award should serve as a wake-up call for them, “especially given the reality of the change we must make individually and collectively.”

The guest lecturer, Mr. Diran Ajetunmobi, who is the director, Public Affairs, Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo, Lagos, dwelled on the theme of the award and enjoined public servants to be productive.

The Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mr. Samson Ajibade, said the objective of the award is to encourage diligence, commitment and loyalty among public servants.

The awardees included Mr. Adeniyi Hakeem Oduyinka, Mrs. Taiwo Abiola, Mrs. George Abosede Oluwakemi, Mrs. Oyegbola Olasunkanmi Mopileola, Mrs. Elusakin Agnes Iyabo, Mrs. Ogunsanya Jonathan Olugbemi, Mrs. George Temitope, Mr. Oreagba Bolaji and Dr. Daniel Folayinka.