By Fidelia Okosodo/Okon Okon

The Federal Government has commended the retired SERVICOM National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, describing her as committed and innovative public servant whose work significantly transformed service delivery in Nigeria.

Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), gave the commendation at the valedictory service of Akajemeli on Thursday in Abuja.

Akume, who was represented by Dr Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office in OSGF, said that Akajemeli was one of the best officials who had played vital roles in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He said that Akajemeli had accepted a responsibility that many would avoid due to the absence of financial incentives, choosing instead to focus on impactful service.

“This is indeed a wonderful and memorable event as we celebrate a woman of excellence; someone I consider a sister, whose passion and commitment to public service are exceptional.

“She boldly took on the challenge, transformed the system and made the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) office an enviable place that people now lobby to work in.

“Your work reflects the very essence of this administration’s goals. You have driven processes that have helped to attain key mandates of this government,” he said.

Also, Sen. Allwell Onyesoh Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character/Inter-Governmental Affairs, congratulated Akajemeli for attaining such a milestone and significant achievements in her service.

Represented by Mr Tope Adeniji, Onyesoh said that her years of service had been marked by exceptional dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to the SERVICOM goals.

“The committee recognises and appreciates Akajemeli’s contributions as the national coordinator of SERVICOM, and notes that she had consistently exceeded expectations and made a meaningful impact on national service,” he said.

Dr Joe Abah, former Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, described Akajemeli as a colleague and a real sister.

According to Abah, Akajemeli played a pivotal role in the establishment and institutionalisation of SERVICOM, adding that their collaboration continued through various reforms that significantly improved service delivery in key public institutions.

Mrs Henrietta Okokon, Public Awareness Manager and a staff of SERVICOM, described Akajemeli as a mentor, a trailblazer and crusader for excellence.

“It has been a rare privilege to work closely with her over the past five years,” she said.

In her response, Akajemeli expressed gratitude to Tinubu, Akume and other past SGFs, Permanent Secretaries, nodal officers and other stakeholders for their support during her tenure.

She said that the support she received from the presidency and key actors in the public service had greatly enhanced the achievements of SERVICOM in promoting service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

“I am deeply grateful to President Bola Tinubu for sustaining the vision of SERVICOM, and to the SGF for the unwavering institutional backing we enjoyed,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outgoing SERVICOM boss acted as coordinator from 2015 to 2017 before she was officially appointed as the National Coordinator for two terms of eight years.

The highlights of the event included the launch of a book, ‘Photo Speaks: A Life of Passionate Service to Nation’ written by Akajemeli. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman