Only a viable public service can help Nigeria survive her challenges – Lagos HOS
Agoro addressing the media
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos State Head of Service (HOS), Bode Agoro, has asserted that only a viable public service can help Nigeria overcome the challenges it currently faces.
Speaking at a news conference to mark the commencement of the Lagos Public Service Week in Alausa, Ikeja, at the weekend, Agoro highlighted the significance of a robust public service.
The theme for this year’s Public Service Week is “Fostering Innovation Amid Global Challenges: A Public Sector Perspective.”
Agoro drew attention to the global issues facing many nations, such as climate change, rising living costs, high unemployment rates, brain drain, and worsening poverty levels, which are particularly severe in Africa.
He stated, “Let me, however, state here today, that the ability of any nation to survive these global challenges largely depends on the viability of its Public Service to effectively implement Government’s policies and programmes to improve the various sectors of the economy.”
He further emphasised that the Lagos State Public Service is committed to efficiently implementing government policies aimed at improving residents’ quality of life.
In his words: “In Lagos State Public Service, part of our main goals is to find collaborative and effective ways of actualizing Government policies and programmes to improve standard of living as well as fulfil the promises of this Administration to the residents of our dear State. Importantly, we will continue to encourage our workers to be more proactive and innovative by exploring their creative side to proffer smart innovations/ solutions to improve our service delivery.”
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He also pointed out that effective governance relies on a competent public service to deliver the necessary services to the people.
The HOS commended public servants for their contributions to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s “THEMES+ Agenda” and assured them that the governor would introduce more incentives to reward their achievements.
Agoro expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for providing subsidised 50kg bags of rice to public servants to ease the burden of rising food prices. He also praised the governor’s leadership and acknowledged the efforts of the organisers of this year’s Public Service Week.
Agoro with some Permanent Secretaries
Encouraging all public servants to fully participate in the planned activities, he reiterated the importance of innovation and collaboration in tackling the state’s challenges.
Activities for the Public Service Week include health screenings and the presentation of gifts to orphanages and charity organisations on Monday, 21 October. This will be followed by the Annual Public Service Lecture and the Long Service Merit Awards Ceremony, which will honour public servants with 30-35 years of service on Tuesday. Wednesday will feature the “Alausa’s Got Talent Series VI,” showcasing the diverse skills of public servants and recognising outstanding officers.
Other events include a Special Jumat Service at the Secretariat Community Central Mosque on Friday, a “Walk for Fitness” event starting from Adeyemi Bero Auditorium on Saturday, and an Inter-Denominational Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ the Light, CBD, Alausa, on Sunday. The week will culminate in a Luncheon and the recognition of outstanding officers by the governor.
