Lagos State Government has unveiled a week-long programme to celebrate public servants, promote staff welfare and reward outstanding performance, with workers urged to embrace innovation, professionalism and inclusive governance.
The Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, announced the programme at a press conference held at the Public Service Office, Office of the Head of Service, Alausa, Ikeja, to herald the 2026 Public Service Week.
Agoro said the annual celebration was designed to recognise the dedication and contributions of public servants to the growth and development of the state, while providing an opportunity to reflect on achievements and renew commitment to effective service delivery.
He explained that the celebration originated from the 1994 Tangier Declaration adopted by the Conference of African Ministers of Civil Service but was expanded by Lagos State into a week-long programme to give greater recognition to the sacrifices and contributions of its workforce.
According to him, this year’s theme, “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” underscores the need to strengthen public institutions, embrace innovative approaches and build a responsive, people-centred public service.
He said the activities were designed to promote staff welfare, reward exceptional performance and foster unity across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), local governments, local council development areas (LCDAs), as well as the teaching and health sectors.
Agoro disclosed that the celebration commenced on Tuesday with a health screening exercise at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, featuring blood pressure checks and screening for cervical, breast and prostate cancers.
The programme will continue with an interdenominational thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 15, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, while the Long Service Merit Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 16.
Agoro said the award would recognise public servants who had completed at least 30 years of meritorious service, maintained unblemished records and made commendable contributions to the state.
He added that a public lecture, recognition of outstanding officers and the National Productivity Award would take place on Tuesday, November 17.
The eighth edition of the Alausa Got Talent Series, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, will showcase the creativity and cultural diversity of public servants under the theme, “Lagos State: The Melting Pot of Nigeria’s Culture.” Prizes will be presented to outstanding contestants.
The celebration will culminate in a special luncheon with outstanding officers to be hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on a date to be announced.
According to the Head of Service, 10 deserving officers drawn from the senior and junior categories will be selected for special prizes in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the state.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Hamzat and Agoro for their support for staff welfare and the successful organisation of the celebration.
She also acknowledged the contributions of the planning committees, sponsors, donors and public servants, describing the programme as a collective effort.
Oyegbola said the celebration offered workers an opportunity to reflect on their achievements and appreciate their contributions to the state’s development.
She urged public servants to participate actively in the scheduled activities and appealed to the media to give the programme adequate coverage.
Describing the celebration as a moment for workers to recognise their collective contributions, she said it would strengthen unity, cooperation and a shared sense of purpose across the Lagos State Public Service.
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