In recognition and appreciation of his selfless service to humanity, Pastor Stephen Rotimi Aworere, Director Budget of Ondo State has been honoured as most outstanding Public Servant in Southwest.
Pastor Aworere was among notable Nigerians that bagged 2022 Southwest awards under the platform of Southwest Herald Magazine at a beautiful ceremony held at Federal College of Agriculture, Event Centre, Akure on Sunday, November, 13, 2022.
The event commanded attentions of different stakeholders within and outside Southwest region of Nigeria as critical issues on economy development were discussed as part of the annual award.
Pastor Aworere who was the star awardee of the day received medal and insignia of honour as most outstanding Southwest Public Servant in entire region.
Many of those who spoke journalists at the occasion described Pastor Aworere as a man of impeccable character who through dint of hard work and selfless life earned himself good name in his chosen profession and calling.
They noted Public officers at all levels needed to learn from his quality way of life to also enable them make relevant contributions to the development of the Public Service of Nigeria for the overall well being of all and sundry in the country.
Also speaking the wife of the celebrant, Mrs. Comfort Aworere who was full of appreciation to God for the recognition and honour bestowed on the family, said the occasion was a wonderful one.
In her words: “I thank God for the honour bestowed on my husband, he is such a diligent man he does things with fear of God and we are not surprised the way God singled him out for this award.
“We shall continue to support him for his lifting to be able to contribute more to the development of humanity at large.
While speaking with journalists shortly after receiving his award, Pastor Stephen Rotimi Aworere returned all glory to Almighty God for the honour he said came without prior knowledge.
In his words: “It’s a surprise, receiving this award. I was just doing my duties in the little corner of my office; I don’t know that some people are looking at me. The organizers of this event came and said they have been watching my activities and so they nominated me for Southwest Public Service Award.
“Like some of the awardees rightly said, I didn’t have advance knowledge of it. This is a rare privileged, I thank God.
“This award to me, it means no matter how invisible you are somebody somewhere notices what you are doing and that is enough encouragement, that whatever you are doing there is a day reckoning/reward and God is the ultimate rewarder of everyman who will definitely reward you someday.
Aworere who hailed from Ilaje in Ondo South Senatorial District of the state, had worked in various ministries at different times before his current positions as Director of Budget.
He is a senior pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Married to his heartthrob Mrs. Comfort Aworere and the marriage is blessed with promising and Godly Children.
Other awardees at the occasion include: Mr. Toluwalase Ogunbusuyi, Young Entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Odere, Hon. Asiwaju Muyiwa, Dr. Mrs. Olufunso Ogunyemi, Professor Edward Olorunisola Olanipekun, Mr. Akinwumi Abodunde, Director of Programmes at Ondo State Radiovision Corporation and a host of others.