Justice Odili to chair NEAPS 2025 advisory committee

The organisers of the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) has announced the retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Mary Odili, as Chair of its advisory committee for the 2025 edition of the awards.

NEAPS announced this via a statement issued by its founder, Mariam Mohammed, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The service also announced an Assistant Director in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Mr. Ako Abbah, as the Secretary of the NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee.

Other members of the NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee are Yemi Candide-Johnson (SAN) Senior Partner, Strachan Partners; Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, The Presidency; Shaka Momodu, Editor, THISDAY Newspaper; Stella Din Jacob, Director of News, TVC News; Musikilu Mojeed, Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times; and Yemi Adebowale, Journalist/Columnist and Chairman/CEO Storkgate and Associates.

Mohammed stated: “The NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee, comprising prominent leaders from various sectors, was assembled to ensure that the awards continue to reflect the highest standards of transparency, merit, inclusiveness and national relevance. Its role is instrumental in maintaining the prestige and credibility of the awards.

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“The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), continues to collaborate with The Best Strategic PR (TBS) for the annual NEAPS awards.

“Now in its third year, NEAPS provides a national recognition platform that celebrates individuals and institutions demonstrating exceptional performance, integrity, and innovation in public service.

“It also promotes a culture of accountability, inspires ethical leadership, and highlights efforts that significantly contributes to national development and the common good.

“Through these awards, NEAPS encourages best practices in governance and public administration and fosters public trust by honoring those who have shown measurable impact in service to the nation.”

The maiden edition of the NEAPs Awards held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja in October 2022 honoured 44 Nigerians, with the then President Muhammadu Buhari presenting the awards.

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