The organisers of the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), yesterday, announced Justice Mary Ukaego Odili, the retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and a renowned figure in Nigeria’s judicial history, as chair of its Advisory Committee for the 2025 edition of the awards.
 
The statement signed by the Founder of NEAPS, Ms Mariam Mohammed, also announced an Assistant Director in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Mr Ako Abbah, as Secretary of the NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee.
 
Other members of the committee are Senior Partner, Strachan Partners, Yemi Candide-Johnson; Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadejia; Editor, THISDAY Newspaper, Shaka Momodu; Director of News, TVC News, Stella Din Jacob; Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, and Journalist/Columnist and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Storkgate and Associates, Yemi Adebowale.
 
Ms Mohammed, in her statement, said: “The NEAPS 2025 Advisory Committee, comprising prominent leaders from various sectors, was assembled to ensure that the awards continue to reflect the highest standards of transparency, merit, inclusiveness and national relevance. Its role is instrumental in maintaining the prestige and credibility of the awards.”

Now in its third year, NEAPS provides a national recognition platform that celebrates individuals and institutions demonstrating exceptional performance, integrity, and innovation in public service.
 
It also promotes a culture of accountability, inspires ethical leadership, and highlights efforts that significantly contribute to national development and the common good.