President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the Nigeria Excellence in Public Service (NEAPS) 2024 awards to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for the numerous projects initiated and completed by his administration within one year in office.
A statement by the Zamfara Governor’s spokesperson, Suleiman Bala Idris, said that the NEAPS award ceremony was held on Saturday at the State House Conference Centre.
The statement said the Nigeria Excellent in Public Service (NEAPS) is an initiative of the private sector and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The statement added that the presidential award was presented to Governor Dauda Lawal by Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“On Saturday, Governor Dauda Lawal was honoured with the Nigeria Excellence in Public Service (NEAPS) award for his courageous efforts to drive positive change, advocate for a more democratic society, and effectively reform governmental institutions.
“The nomination letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation explained that the Zamfara governor was chosen for the prestigious award for project innovation.
“The presidential award was given to recognise the Zamfara State government’s efforts in initiating and completing several projects within one year.”
Governor Lawal expressed appreciation for the award, stating that it would encourage further efforts in rescuing and rebuilding Zamfara.
