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Christopher Idusuyi receives top employee award from the Michigan Department of Transportation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016
CONTACT: Jeff Cranson, MDOT Director of Communications
517-648-8247, cransonj@michigan.gov
Christopher Idusuyi receives top employee award from
the Michigan Department of Transportation
August 16, 2016 -- Christopher Idusuyi of Lansing has received the 2016 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director's Award - the department's highest honor for outstanding service. MDOT established the annual award more than 20 years ago to recognize employees who exhibit leadership and exemplary public service.
"MDOT employees are committed to keeping Michigan's transportation system moving smoothly for residents and businesses. Excellent problem-solvers like Christopher don't look for the easy route, but rather solutions that are best for the customer," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. "While I am proud of our entire workforce, Director's Award recipients like Christopher stand out because they are nominated by their peers for this special recognition."
Idusuyi was honored in the professional, specialist category. By effectively utilizing all available resources, he has identified many innovative solutions during his career at MDOT. One example involved the M-28 bridge over the Presque Isle River in Gogebic County. After a feasible but somewhat risky repair method was identified, Idusuyi quickly secured the use of a ground-penetrating radar. This equipment allowed the crew to safely complete the repair and prevent any impact on M-28 traffic or the logging industry of the region.
The Director's Award program represents the various work categories within the department. While MDOT employees nominate their peers, committees comprised of workers from each category make the final recommendations to the department.
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Christopher Idusuyi, 2016 MDOT Director's Award recipient
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