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The brand-new SUV donated by
Leadway Assurance Company Limited as the Star prize for the overall winner of the 2026 Federal Civil Service Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Representative of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation\/Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office, Sani Aminu Yargaya, at the Rewards and Recognition Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, applauding award recipients at the Ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa at the occasion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Dr. Abdul S. U. Garba, welcoming guests to the event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cultural display at the event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, presenting the Sports Achievement Award to Yaman Kate Akpoarebi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, 4th left – Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, receiving the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award on behalf of the Ministry from Mr. Abel Enitan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of
Education<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr Maryam Keshinro, receiving the Civil Service Excellence Award on behalf of the Ministry’s Youth Help Desk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Overall winner, Dr. Caris Ujam of the Federal Ministry of Education, receiving the Presidential Distinguished Civil Service Career Award at the Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Walson-Jack, presenting keys of the brand new SUV to Dr. Caris Ujam, Overall Winner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr Caris in a pose with other dignitaries at the Awards night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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