President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred public service awards on Governor Wike, former President Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians under the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS).
The event which took place on Friday at the Conference room of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, saw the attendance of 16 state governors including Barr. Nyesom Wike (Rivers State); President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Service Chiefs also honoured with various awards for their service to the country.
The Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) was set up to recognize distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service, or humanitarianism.
To qualify for recognition, the recipient must be a living Public Official or a private a citizen with a proven track record of influence, outstandng character, dedication to service and innovation.
The individual must show an act of public service beyond the acts of their given mandate in endowing their society positively.
