Lagos Govt Rewards 177 Civil Servants with Cars, Cash

The Lagos State Government has honored 177 outstanding public servants with five brand new cars and a total of N165.5 million in cash, as part of its effort to recognize and reward excellence in service delivery.

The awards were presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2025 ‘Mr. Governor’s Luncheon’ at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. The event brought together top-performing staff from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas across the state.

According to the Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, five of the 99 senior category civil servants won brand new cars through a raffle draw, while the remaining 94 received N1 million each. In the junior category, five outstanding staff were awarded N5 million each, while 73 others received N500,000 each.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, Director-General of the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, to Permanent Secretary. He also presented N10 million to staff of the office for their efforts in promoting Lagos on the national and global map.

The event was a celebration of excellence and a testament to the government’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance in the public service.