The President's Office says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will tonight confer badges of honor and shields to long-serving public employees at the official ceremony to mark the occasion of Republic Day.
The function will be held at the Republic Square at 20:30 tonight.
The President's Office said that the National Award for Public Service is the most prestigious award conferred by the President to individuals who served the nation for over 35 years and were observed as diligent and steadfast workers who had contributed towards the development of their respective fields.
The award for services rendered to the state will be awarded to any public employee who meets the requirement.
It said that at tonight's ceremony, the award will be conferred to 117 individuals.
The National Award for Public Service is to be conferred annually at the official ceremony to mark Republic Day.
However, as the award is newly announced and considering a large number of recipients, the government has decided to present half of the awards at the official function to be held later this year to mark National Unity Day.
The President is also set to address the nation at tonight's ceremony.
