The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has charged recipients of the 2026 Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards to sustain excellence, innovation and improved service delivery across the Federal Civil Service.
Abel gave the charge during an interactive meeting with the 2026 awardees, where the recipients shared their experiences, observations and feedback on the impact of the recognition.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the awardees to make recommendations on ways to strengthen the Rewards and Recognition System within the Federal Civil Service.
The HCSF said the recognition should serve as motivation for the recipients to do more in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
He urged the awardees to remain ambassadors of excellence and translate the recognition into greater commitment, improved performance and renewed dedication to public service.
According to him, the initiative goes beyond celebrating outstanding performance, as it is also designed to promote a culture of excellence, commitment and continuous improvement within the Civil Service.
Abel said the recognition of outstanding officers was important to motivating personnel and encouraging higher standards of performance across the Service.
He also assured the awardees of the continued support of his office towards sustaining an effective and impactful recognition system.
Speaking at the meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Dr. Abdul Sule Garba, described the engagement as historic.
Garba said the meeting created a unique opportunity for the HCSF to interact directly with the awardees and receive firsthand feedback on the impact of the recognition.
He said the awards had helped motivate the recipients, encouraged them to improve their performance and strengthened their commitment to the Service.
Also speaking, the Consultant on the Rewards and Recognition Programme, Ms. Modupe Bankole, described the meeting as a valuable platform for strengthening the post-award process.
Bankole said the exchange of ideas, lessons and practical experiences among the awardees and stakeholders would provide useful guidance for improving the scheme.
She said the contributions from the awardees would help enhance the impact of the Rewards and Recognition Programme and ensure that it continues to serve as an effective tool for motivating personnel.
The meeting also provided an avenue for the awardees to reflect on the significance of the recognition and offer practical recommendations on strengthening the system.
The participants discussed ways to use the Rewards and Recognition System to promote excellence, motivate personnel and ultimately improve service delivery across the Federal Civil Service.