Presidency Bureau Awards Ogun Local Government Chairman

James Sowole in Abeokuta

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in the Presidency has awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award in Grassroots Development to Dr. Lanre Oyegbola‑Sodipo, the Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government.

According to a letter signed by BPSR Director General D I Arahi, Oyegbola‑Sodipo was chosen for the award in recognition of his impactful leadership and contributions to community development.

The award is part of the 2026 United Nations Public Service Day celebrations, a global platform that honors excellence and innovation in public service.

The letter explained that Oyegbola‑Sodipo was selected through a merit‑based assessment process that included stakeholder nominations and an independent review of performance indicators, ultimately emerging from a highly competitive pool of local government chairmen in his geopolitical zone.

The award ceremony is scheduled for June 23, 2026 in Abuja, during the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards ceremony.

The event will also feature a lecture session in the morning and an award dinner in the evening.