Lagos State Government has unveiled a week-long programme of activities to celebrate public servants, promote staff welfare and reward outstanding performance as the 2026 Public Service Week begins, with the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, urging workers to embrace innovation, professionalism and inclusive governance in delivering quality services to residents.

Agoro, who disclosed this at a press conference held at the Conference Room of the Public Service Office, Office of the Head of Service, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, said the annual celebration provides an opportunity to recognise the dedication and contributions of public servants to the growth and development of the state.

He said the celebration, which has its roots in the 1994 Tangier Declaration adopted by the Conference of African Ministers of Civil Service, 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, the theme of this year’s celebration, “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” underscores the need to strengthen public institutions, embrace innovative approaches and promote a responsive, people-centred public service.

Agoro noted that the celebration would provide an opportunity for public servants to reflect on their achievements, promote professionalism, encourage innovation and renew their commitment to effective service delivery. He added that activities had been designed to promote staff welfare, recognise exceptional performance and strengthen unity across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, local governments, Local Council Development Areas, as well as the teaching and health sectors.

The Head of Service said the celebration commenced on Tuesday with a health screening exercise at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, covering blood pressure checks and screening for cervical, breast and prostate cancers. The exercise, scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will continue on Wednesday at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic.

He disclosed that donations to orphanages and charity organisations would hold on Thursday, November 12, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, followed by a special Jumu’ah service on Friday at the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja. A special Walk-for-Fitness, featuring the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as Special Guest of Honour, is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, commencing from the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium at 7 a.m.

An inter-denominational thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, November 15, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, while the Long Service Merit Award Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 16, to honour public servants who have rendered at least 30 years of meritorious service, maintained unblemished records and made commendable contributions to the state.

Agoro further announced that a public lecture, recognition of outstanding officers and the National Productivity Award would take place on Tuesday, November 17, while the eighth edition of the Alausa Got Talent Series would hold on Wednesday, November 18. The talent showcase, themed “Lagos State: The Melting Pot of Nigeria’s Culture,” is expected to celebrate the creativity, cultural diversity and talents of public servants, with prizes for deserving 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 Agoro, 10 deserving officers drawn from the senior and junior categories would have the opportunity to receive special prizes in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the state’s public service.

In her closing remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Hamzat and Agoro for their consistent support for staff welfare and the successful coordination of the celebration. She also appreciated the planning committees, sponsors, donors and public servants for their contributions, describing the celebration as a collective effort.

Oyegbola said the week-long programme was an opportunity for public servants to appreciate their contributions and celebrate their achievements, adding that the workforce deserved recognition for its dedication and commitment. She urged workers to participate actively in the activities, while appealing to the media to provide extensive coverage and publicity. “This is our moment as public servants to celebrate ourselves,” she said, adding that the celebration would promote unity, cooperation and a shared sense of purpose across the state’s public service.

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