Rotary Club Honours Water Resources Permanent Secretary For Outstanding Public Service
In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, the Rotary Club of Central Business District, Abuja, has honoured the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, for his exemplary leadership and dedication to public service.
The Club, led by its President, Rotarian Kate Adamu, MFR, PHF, paid a courtesy visit to Mr Pheelangwah at his office in Abuja, where he was presented with the Award of Excellence, Leadership and Service.
Clearly moved, the Permanent Secretary thanked the Club for the recognition, commending Rotary’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian efforts, particularly in underserved rural areas.
“I deeply appreciate this honour,” he said. “Rotary International continues to inspire through its dedication to community development. I am encouraged to do even more in support of your initiatives.”
Rotarian Adamu noted that the award was more than ceremonial — it was a reflection of Rotary’s core values of integrity, service, and ethical leadership.
“Your name came up during our board meeting and was unanimously approved. Although the ceremony was initially planned for last year, we believe it’s never too late to honour someone of your calibre,” she said, adding that the recognition comes just before the end of the Rotary year on 30 June.
Also speaking, former Assistant Governor of the Club, Rotarian Evelyn Onyilo, spotlighted Rotary’s impact in local communities and encouraged the Permanent Secretary and others to join their efforts in advancing social good.
The event concluded with the formal presentation of the award and the Rotary banner a symbol of shared values and a continuing commitment to public service.
