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(4th right – 4th left) The Permanent Secretary ( Cabinet Affairs Office) Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama, Permanent Secretary (General Services Office) Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni and the Permanent Secretary ( Ecological Fund Office) Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako in a group photograph with the Awardees during the Staff Award and Recognition ceremony held in Abuja.
… donates sports kits to promote staff wellness
THE Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has honoured outstanding members of staff for their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional contributions to effective service delivery in commemoration of 2026 Civil Service Week celebration.
Speaking during the Staff Award and Recognition Ceremony held on Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary (General Services Office) Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni commended the award recipients for their commitment to duty and described them as shining examples of the values of hard work, integrity, and excellence that the Office seeks to promote.
Dr. Kana noted that while every member of staff plays important roles towards the success of the Office, the awards were designed to recognise exceptional performance and inspire others to strive for greater achievements.
“Today, we celebrate excellence in service delivery. These awards recognise individuals who have distinguished themselves through hard work, commitment, and outstanding performance. We encourage every member of staff to see this as a challenge to continue giving their best, with the hope of being recognised in future editions.”
As part of activities marking the celebration, the Permanent Secretary announced personal donation of 400 Tracksuits to OSGF Sports Club to support sporting activities and promote healthy living among members of staff of the Office.
“In the spirit of this celebration, I have personally donated 400 pieces of Tracksuits for our sporting activities. I believe a good number of staff should benefit from this initiative as we continue to encourage physical fitness, teamwork, and staff welfare. I encourage each and every one of us to come out in large numbers to support our Sports Club and participate fully in the forthcoming sporting activities. Sports help us relieve stress, build stronger relationships, and return to work refreshed and more productive.”, he said.
The Permanent Secretary (GSO) Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni delivering his goodwill message during the awards and recognition ceremony held at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abuja.
In his goodwill message on behalf of the Permanent Secretaries in OSGF, the Permanent Secretary Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama said the ceremony was organised to honour officers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism, and diligence in the discharge of their duties, noting that excellence in service delivery should always be recognised and celebrated.
“We made this event possible because excellence in service deserves to be celebrated. Our staff have invested so much in ensuring the effective delivery of our mandate, and it is only fitting that we recognise and appreciate those who have distinguished themselves through hard work and dedication,” he stated.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Director, Human Resource Management (HRM) Mr. Surajo Salisu Usman, described the Staff Award and Recognition Ceremony as one of the major highlights of the Civil Service Week.
The Director stated that six outstanding officers, representing the various Offices within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, have been selected through transparent processes for recognition based on their exemplary performance, dedication, and commitment to duty.
He expressed confidence that the awards would motivate staff to continue striving for excellence while reinforcing the values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Richard Enyichi Chigbu assured the management that the awards would serve as source of motivation for them to continue discharging their responsibilities with greater diligence, professionalism, and commitment to the mandate of the Office.
He added that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of colleagues and supervisors who have continually encouraged teamwork and excellence in the discharge of official responsibilities.
“This recognition is not ours alone. It is a reflection of the support, guidance, and collaboration we have received from our directors, colleagues, and the entire management team. The work we do was built on teamwork, and none of us can succeed in isolation.”
The names of the Awardees from the six Offices are: General Services Office (GSO), Danlami Dennis Kassem; Ecological Project Office (EPO), Alex Jatau Alfred; Cabinet Affairs Office (CAO), Richard Enyichi Chigbu; Special Services Office (SSO), Onuh Edime; Political & Economic Affairs Office (PEAO), Bolori Abdulrahman Tahir; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Main Office, Aliyu Suleiman Mashegu.
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