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Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget on Thursday, charged its members of Staff to deepen their understanding of the core values and guiding principles of the State Public Service, as well as strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity to enhance service delivery to the citizens.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olayinka Ojo, gave the charge at a One-day in-house training with the theme: “Basic Knowledge, Norms and Ethics of the Public Service for Clerical Officers, Drivers, Cleaners, Security and Ad-hoc Staff,” organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Alpha Glory Consulting.
Mrs Ojo, represented by the Director, Economic Intelligence Department, Mr. Alao Akinkunmi emphasized that public servants play a vital role in delivering services that directly impact the lives of Lagos residents.
She said “As public servants, our actions, behaviors, and attitudes have a direct impact on the citizens we serve. It is therefore essential that we understand the norms and ethics of the Public Service, and strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.”
The Permanent Secretary described the workshop as an opportunity for participants to reflect on their roles and responsibilities, identify areas for improvement, and share experiences, best practices, and ideas that can enhance productivity.
“Through this workshop, we aim to strengthen our understanding of the Public Service’s core values and principles, and equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in our respective roles. By working together, we can improve service delivery, foster a culture of excellence, and contribute to the overall development of Lagos State,” she added.
While welcoming participants and resource persons to the training, the Director, Administration and Human Resource Department, Mr. Ademola Awolesi, whose department coordinated the workshop, noted that the programme represented a significant investment in staff development.
He explained that the opportunity cost of the workshop was the value of other projects that could have been funded with the same resources, such as the purchase of medical supplies. He therefore urged participants to make the most of the training by being attentive, participatory, and evaluative of the facilitators, whom he described as “libraries of Public Service knowledge.”
Mr. Awolesi commended the facilitators — Mr. Michael Dawodu, a retired Permanent Secretary, and Mr. Yinka Kilanko, both of Alpha Glory Consulting — noting that they were carefully selected for their expertise and experience in civil service capacity-building.
Participants in their hundreds expressed appreciation to the Ministry’s Management, particularly the Permanent Secretary, for organizing the training and appealed that such capacity-building workshops be held annually to continuously enhance staff performance and service delivery.
