Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has been honoured with the Excellent Leadership Award at the 3rd Edition of the Eko Mi Awards 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and administrative excellence.
Epe Insights reports that the award was presented during the prestigious Eko Mi Awards 2026 held at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The honour was received on behalf of Mr. Agoro by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Mr. Abdul-Rafiu Fashola.
The recognition celebrates Mr. Agoro’s exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to strengthening the Lagos State Public Service.
The organisers acknowledged his commitment to improving governance, institutional efficiency and quality service delivery across the state’s civil service.
Over the years, Mr. Agoro has been widely recognised for promoting professionalism, accountability and innovation within the Lagos State Public Service.
His leadership has continued to support the implementation of policies and reforms aligned with the development agenda of the Lagos State Government.
The organisers noted that his contributions have helped strengthen public institutions while enhancing effective service delivery to residents.
They described him as a public servant whose dedication and visionary leadership continue to inspire excellence across government institutions.
Receiving the award on his behalf, the Permanent Secretary of LASIEC, Mr. Abdul-Rafiu Fashola, expressed appreciation to the organisers for recognising the Head of Service’s contributions.
He noted that the award reflects the collective efforts of the Lagos State Public Service in delivering efficient and people-centred governance.
According to him, the recognition serves as encouragement for public servants to remain committed to professionalism, integrity and excellence.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Public Service to sustaining reforms that promote accountability, innovation and improved service delivery.
The Eko Mi Awards was established to celebrate individuals and organisations whose dedication, creativity and selfless service contribute significantly to the development of Lagos State.
The organisers said the annual event recognises personalities whose achievements continue to make meaningful impacts across different sectors.
They emphasised that the awards also celebrate resilience, innovation and the enduring spirit that has distinguished Lagos as one of Africa’s leading economic and cultural centres.
The ceremony attracted government officials, business leaders, professionals, cultural stakeholders and distinguished guests from across the state.
Award recipients were recognised for demonstrating excellence, leadership and commitment in their various fields of endeavour.
Observers described the recognition of Mr. Bode Agoro as a testament to the critical role of effective public administration in achieving sustainable development.
They noted that strong leadership within the civil service remains essential to delivering quality governance and improving the lives of citizens.
As the 2026 Eko Mi Awards concluded, stakeholders commended the organisers for recognising individuals whose dedication continues to advance Lagos State’s growth and development. Mr. Bode Agoro’s Excellent Leadership Award further reinforces his reputation as a distinguished public servant whose commitment to excellence, innovation and responsive governance continues to strengthen the Lagos State Public Service.
