Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for civil servants to be forward-thinking and innovative to implement the state’s policies and remain globally competitive.

He stated this yesterday during the official launch of Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP) Cohort 2, themed, “Embedding Excellence: Leadership for Sustainable Public Service.”

The governor, who was represented by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro, noted that PSAP is not just a training initiative, but also a strategic investment in building a new generation of public servants who are equipped to lead, innovate and deliver impactful results.

Speaking in a similar vein, Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, said: “We are trying to institutionalise excellence in the Lagos State public service. Our ministries stand at the intersection of human potential. We have moved away from traditional generic training models towards high-impact capacity building designed to meet specific demands of smart Lagos.”

On her part, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olubusola Abidakun, said: “Our vision is to transform the public service into a world-class institution of lifelong learning. The theme is significant because excellence and ethics guarantee the delivery of high-quality service to the citizens regardless of challenges faced. The training aims to provide public servants with tools to navigate the complexities of the 21st century and governance. We are training them to lead the change that Lagos deserves.”