LG SERVICE COMMISSION HOLDS SUMMIT ON SERVICE DELIVERY
The Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has held a successful three-day summit aimed at enhancing sustainable service delivery in Local Government and Local Council Development Areas.
The event, held recently at Jubilee Chalet in Epe, brought together major stakeholders in local government administration to discuss how to rebrand the State’s Local Government System.
Speaking at the Summit, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised that the summit aligns with the THEMES Plus Agenda and it is geared towards enhancing service delivery and good governance at the grassroots level, just as he highlighted the present administration’s dedication to improving the quality of life for all residents through efficient and sustainable practices.
Addressing participants, the Deputy Governor, who was represented by the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Shittu, underlined the necessity of sustainable service delivery, urging collective efforts to innovate and implement practices that balance economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
He called on those at the grassroots level to partner in the mission of creating a better and greater Lagos State for present and future generations.
“I am confident that through our collective efforts, we will initiate strategies that will make our service delivery more efficient, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of our people”, he stated.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Lagos State House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs & Rural Development, Hon. Sanni Okanlawon urged participants to actively engage in all activities and implement the insights gained to improve service delivery.
He emphasised the importance of the practical application of the summit’s deliberations, just as he sought collaboration from all the stakeholders.
Also speaking, the Head of Service of Lagos State, Mr. Olabode Shuaheeb Agoro, underscored the crucial role of local governments as the bedrock of democracy, stressing the importance of equipping them to meet citizens’ needs effectively.
Represented at the event by Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismailia, the Head of Service called on public servants to remain unbridled, focused and committed in their roles to ensure that all Lagos residents continue to enjoy the benefits of good governance.
The Chairman of LGSC, Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu described the Summit as a means to review administrative guidelines and enhance operational efficiency within the local government system.
He stressed the need for proper adherence to processes to bridge the gap between political officials and civil servants.
On her part, the Permanent Secretary of the LGSC, Mrs. Abosede George highlighted the Summit’s goal of bringing together stakeholders to restructure and rebrand the local government system, ensuring officers align with their state counterparts.
The Summit featured various presentations on topics such as procurement, budgeting, sustainability, the Lagos State development plan, regulatory frameworks, statutory committees, and ethical considerations in decision-making.
Panel discussions addressed the future of the local government system and the moral and work ethics of its officers.
Other notable attendees of the summit included some members of the State House of Assembly, Body of Permanent Secretaries, Council Chairmen, Heads of Government Agencies and Parastatals, among others.