President Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS), where awards will be conferred on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians.
The ongoing event is been held at the Conference room of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja.
Also to be conferred with various categories of honours in recognition of their public service contributions are Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and 16 Governors, including Rivers’ Nyesom Wike.
NEAPS, was set up to recognise distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service, or humanitarianism.
To be eligible, the recipient must be a living Public Official or a private citizen excelling consistently in a given sphere of influence, in good character standing, and must also be at the forefront of service and innovation.
Details later…