In recognition of his dedication and commitment to public administration, Muhammad Baba Okanla, the chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC), has been honoured with the award of the Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN).
The award was given during the 22nd Investiture of Associates, Members, and Fellows Awards ceremony held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (UNILAG), chaired by Prof. Muhammed Usman, Director of UNILAG Consult & Distance Learning Institute (DLI).
Saying that the awardee deserved the honour, the Institute’s Director emphasised that the KWSIEC Chairman has proven to stand out for his professionalism and unwavering commitment to public administration.
Furthermore, he noted that Baba Okanla was recognised for his active membership in CILGPAN, consistent participation in seminars and workshops, timely payment of annual dues, and overall dedication to the institute’s mission.
Expressing his gratitude, Baba Okanla said, “I am truly honoured and humbled to receive this award.
I want to believe that it is a testament to my dedication to serving humanity”.
“True to the saying that the reward for hard work is more work, I am deeply honoured by this Fellowship and inspired to channel my knowledge and skills toward making meaningful contributions to the field of public administration.”
Baba Okanla joins a distinguished group of individuals recognised by CILGPAN for their outstanding contributions to Local Government and Public Administration.
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