{
  "id": 1784537,
  "title": "Lagos honours 506 LG workers for long service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/lagos-honours-506-lg-workers-for-long-service-1784537",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T19:52:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-honours-506-lg-workers-for-long-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Government honored 506 officers of the Unified Local Government Service at the 2026 Long Service Merit Award ceremony held on Tuesday. The awardees were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, commitment, and professionalism over many years. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, praised the awardees for their service, which he described as a significant part of the state's institutional history. The governor assured that his administration and future governments would continue to support the officers in delivering effective service and advancing their careers. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Lagos saw and appreciated the officers, promising continued support from the government. The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, commended the state government for sustaining the Long Service Merit Award, highlighting the recognition of officers who dedicated over three decades to public service. He urged younger officers to maintain a commitment to continuous learning and upskilling to address emerging challenges.",
  "summary": "Lagos State Government celebrates 506 dedicated LG workers with a Long Service Merit Award, recognising their commitment and professionalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-honours-506-lg-workers-for-long-service/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Lagos honours 506 LG workers for long service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/lagos-honours-506-lg-workers-for-long-service",
        "published": "2026-08-18T19:24:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}