Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, and others have received service awards from President Muhammadu Buhari.
On Friday, the event was held at the State House in Abuja. The awards were given to 44 top Nigerians, including 16 governors from various political parties, ministers, and service chiefs.
This maiden award in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation recognises and rewards innovation, leadership, and other exceptional achievements of individuals that have contributed immensely to the growth and development of public service and the country at large.
To qualify for the award, recipients must be a living public official or a private citizen excelling in a given sphere of influence.
They must be in good character and also at the forefront of service and innovation.
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