Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday officially inaugurated the newly-appointed Chairman and Commissioners of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, with a charge to uphold integrity, promote innovation and maintain discipline within the state’s civil service.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House in Ikeja, confirmed Mrs. Boladele Dapo-Thomas as Chairman of the Commission, alongside Alhaji Fatai Lasisi, Mr. Afolabi Shobowale, Mr. Rufus Adedapo, and Mr. Lateef Yahya as commissioners.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said the appointments were a recognition of the appointees’ professionalism and unwavering dedication to public service. He noted that their new roles came with significant responsibilities that would directly impact key areas of state governance.
“This is not just a celebration of new appointments, but a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to an effective and accountable civil service,” the governor stated.
He emphasized that the commission must “lead with integrity and uphold the principles of fairness and meritocracy,” adding that the decisions they make would affect crucial sectors including education, healthcare, security, and infrastructure.
“As leaders of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, your actions will shape the quality of service delivery across the state,” Sanwo-Olu said. “Millions of Lagosians rely on our public institutions every day, and it is your duty to ensure those institutions are staffed and managed by competent and dedicated personnel.”
The governor also encouraged the new commission members to embrace innovation and transparency while pushing for growth and continuous capacity development within the civil service.
“You must remain accountable to the people, put their interests first, and create opportunities that empower our workforce to deliver at the highest standards,” he added.
Expressing confidence in the team’s capability, Sanwo-Olu described the commission as a “beacon of excellence” and a “catalyst for progress” in the administration of governance in Lagos State.
Among the dignitaries present at the event was the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, who echoed the governor’s call for dedication, urging the appointees to align themselves with the THEMES Plus Agenda of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
Speaking on behalf of the new appointees, Mrs. Dapo-Thomas assured the governor and Lagosians that the commission would deliver excellence in their mandate and justify the confidence reposed in them.
