President Muhammadu Buhari has presented awards of service to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, and others.
The event was held at the State House in Abuja on Friday.
Forty-four top personalities in Nigeria, including 16 governors across party lines, ministers, and service chiefs were given the awards.
Also Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila were also honored with various awards for their services.
Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was set up to recognize distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service, or humanitarianism.
To be eligible, the recipient must be a living Public Official or a private citizen excelling consistently in a given sphere of influence, in good character standing, and must also be at the forefront of service and innovation.
