Lagos honours 506 LG workers for long service

Lagos State has recognized the long-standing service of 506 officers within its Unified Local Government Service. The honorees received the 2026 Long Service Merit Award at a ceremony held Tuesday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja.

Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, lauded the awardees for their dedication, perseverance, commitment, and professionalism. He highlighted their service as integral to Lagos's institutional history. The governor assured public servants of continued support from his administration and future governments to aid in their responsibilities and career development.

"Lagos sees you. Lagos appreciates you," Governor Sanwo-Olu stated, emphasizing the government's commitment to standing by its public servants. He underscored the importance of the Unified Local Government Service in delivering essential government services directly to residents across the state's 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

The governor also called for a more robust and professionally equipped public service capable of meeting the demands of Lagos's growing population. He urged younger officers to learn from the awardees' experience, stressing the need for knowledge transfer through mentorship and training.

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I would say this honour belongs to you and to the people whose lives you have touched through your work. Thirty years, 31 years, and even more is a career spent showing up through changes in leadership, changes in technology, and changes in the very shape of the communities that you serve. So, let me tell you this: Lagos sees you. Lagos appreciates you. And let me assure you: this government will stand by you, and the government coming will stand by you.