The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has received an Award of Excellence from the Conference 57 Chief Press Secretaries in recognition of his contributions to strategic communication and public information management.
This was contained in a statement issued by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State.
The award was presented on Saturday during the Conference 57 Chief Press Secretaries’ annual retreat held in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
Presenting the award, the Chairman of Chairmen in Lagos State, Engr. Sesan Olowa, said the honour recognised Akosile’s outstanding contributions to strategic communication, public information management and his support for information officers across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the state.
Olowa described Akosile as a mentor and rallying figure whose leadership and accessibility have strengthened collaboration between the state government and local council communicators.
“Conference 57 recognises dedication, professionalism and the commitment to projecting the good works of government. Mr. Akosile has consistently demonstrated these values,” he said.
Responding, Akosile thanked the Chief Press Secretaries for the recognition and dedicated the award to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State media team.
He also urged the Chief Press Secretaries to remain objective, proactive and united in promoting government activities and telling the Lagos story from the grassroots.
Conference 57, the umbrella body of information managers across the 57 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos State, said the award forms part of its annual recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing government communication in the state.