By Terhemba Daka, Abuja 21 October 2022 | 11:15 am President Muhammadu Buhari is attending an event which confers awards on former President Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians under the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS). The event currently taking place in the Conference room of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will have 16 state governors including Nyesom Wike (Rivers); President of the… Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan share a joke at the State House, Abuja. Photo: The Presidency President Muhammadu Buhari is attending an event which confers awards on former President Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians under the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS). The event currently taking place in the Conference room of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will have 16 state governors including Nyesom Wike (Rivers); 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. Specifically, 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 excelling in a given sphere of influence, in good character, standing and must also be at the forefront of service and innovation. The individual must show an act of public service beyond the acts of their given mandate in endowing their society positively. Latest 6 mins ago The Federal Government says it will no longer tolerate industrial strikes that do not follow due process “, particularly during the transition period of the current administration”. 13 mins ago The Federal Government says the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 clearly provides for a healthy and environmentally conscious workforce and a safe workplace for businesses to thrive in the oil and gas industry. 16 mins ago A chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chief Olawale Adebajo, has applauded the former governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun for declaring support for the governorship candidate of ADC, Barrister Biyi Otegbeye. Amosun, who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)… 24 mins ago Recent floods killed at least 50 persons in 11 communities in Adamawa and injured 71 others. 25 mins ago A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned hearing on the suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) seeking a referendum to determine the fate of Biafra and other self-determination agitations to January 27, 2023. CNG had in June 2021 dragged the National Assembly and the Attorney-General of the Federation to…
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