The Director General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr Dasuki Arabi, has received the prestigious Africa Illustrious Award for exemplary leadership.
Mr Aliyu Umar, Head, Strategic Communications (BPSR), said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
Umar said that the award was presented to Arabi during a grand ceremony held in Lagos.
According to him, the award is a prestigious continental honour that celebrates individuals and organisations who have demonstrated excellence and integrity in leadership, philanthropy, and public service across Africa.
“The event brought together a host of dignitaries, business leaders, technocrats, and innovators from across the continent, all celebrated for their contributions to Africa’s development.
”The Africa Illustrious Award is designed to search, discover and recognise excellence in Africa, not as an exception but as a consistent pattern in the modern African experience.
“Arabi was selected by a special panel of seasoned professionals, researchers and the public, following a rigorous vetting process that affirmed his remarkable contributions to public sector reform and good governance in Nigeria,” he said.
Meanwhile, representatives of the award committee commended Arabi’s leadership at the BPSR.
They said that his passion for transparency, innovation, and citizen-centered service delivery had transformed Nigeria’s public service ecosystem and also positioned him as a role model for governance reforms across the continent.
Arabi expressed gratitude for the recognition, and dedicated the award to his team at the BPSR and all public servants working diligently to improve governance and service delivery in Nigeria.
He reaffirmed his commitment to driving transformational reforms that promote accountability, efficiency and inclusive growth.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its unwavering support to institutional reform efforts through the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Arabi also acknowledged the strategic backing provided by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) in strengthening public sector governance
