By Abubakar Shuaibu A.
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State was in a celebratory mood on Thursday as management and staff gathered at the conference room of the SGS's office in Lokoja to honour the Permanent Secretary, Administration, Mr. Ejigbo Akoji, on his 60th birthday and exit from the State Civil Service.
Speaking at the valedictory meeting, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SGS), Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, Ph.D., described Mr. Akoji as a complete gentleman known for his humility and distinguished administrative qualities.
The SGS said the outgoing Permanent Secretary had distinguished himself as an administrator of excellence during his years of service in her office.
Mrs. Ayoade urged staff to strive to sow goodness and live lives of positive impact, stressing the importance of good conduct and healthy interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
She said Mr. Akoji had distinguished himself through his conduct and character, adding that his departure would be greatly felt by the office.
Management and staff took turns to testify to the outgoing Permanent Secretary's humility, respectful disposition and simple administrative style.
Responding, Mr. Akoji thanked the SGS for organising the valedictory meeting in his honour.
He attributed his humility to the values instilled in him by his late father, who was a secondary school principal in the early 1980s.
Mr. Akoji described his experience working with the SGS as a great one, describing her as a knowledgeable and caring leader.
He also thanked the management and staff for the warm and cordial working relationship, urging them to remain steadfast in their service to the state.
A major highlight of the gathering was the cutting of the cake to mark Mr. Akoji's 60th birthday.
In a related development, the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation presented a “Role Model & Excellence Award” to the SGS on the sidelines of the valedictory meeting.
Presenting the award on behalf of the management and staff of the Corporation, the Director-General, Hajia Yusuf Nana Hauwa, said the honour was presented to the SGS as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Radio Kogi.
She described the SGS as a role model who had lived a life of impact worthy of emulation.
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