Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Dr. (Mrs.) Minnie Oseji, recently rewarded 15 exemplary staff members for their outstanding contributions to the ministry.
The awards, which recognized excellent performance during 2022 and 2023, were presented in a ceremony held at her office.
Dr. Oseji emphasized that the selection process was based on nominations from fellow staff, which were reviewed carefully, ensuring that all awardees had clean records with no disciplinary actions.
In her remarks, Dr. Oseji expressed her delight at the recognition of the awardees, highlighting that the rewards were part of a larger strategy to encourage hard work and dedication within the civil service.
She announced a cash prize of N25,000 for each recipient as a token of appreciation.
Furthermore, she underscored the importance of adhering to regulations, such as work schedules during half working days, noting that none of the awardees had violated these rules.
Dr. Oseji hopes that initiatives like these will inspire others in the civil service and contribute to making Delta State’s civil service more effective and result oriented.
Mr. Anthony Osenu, Director of Administration, thanked Dr. Oseji on behalf of the awardees, expressing that the gesture would motivate them to continue striving for excellence and encouraging their colleagues to aim for similar recognition in the future.
The full list of awardees included:
Mr. Felix Ogirisen – Deputy Director, Scientific, Climate Change
Mr. John Asindi – Scientific Officer, Sanitation and Waste Management
Mrs. RA Oruma – Deputy Director, Environmental Conservation
Mrs. Stella Ugbejeh – Chief Confidential Secretary, Office of the Commissioner for Environment
Mr. Ojeboh F.N. – Chief Clerical Officer, Forestry
Mr. Iteyere Pius – Deputy Director, Ecology
Mr. Onyesom Chukwuyem – Executive Officer, Planning, Research and Statistics
Mrs. Egboh Ndidi Augustina – Senior Administration Officer
Okali Regina Chioma – Higher Executive Officer
Mrs. Wendy Okafor – Forest Officer, Environmental Conservation
Ozumah Kingsley – Deputy Director, Forestry
Mr. Waide Kennedy – Assistant Director, Ecology
Ezediunor Nwanze Queen – Senior Administration Officer, Planning, Research and Statistics
Mrs. Ogwuzzor Mary Ifeoma – Assistant Executive Officer, Administration
