21
Permanent Secretaries, who recently retired from the Lagos State Public
Service, were on Thursday ceremonially pulled out from the service,
just as the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode assured them of a
continuous transformation of the establishment for delivery of more
timely and higher quality service. The Governor, who gave this
assurance through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji
Bello at the 'Pens Down' Ceremony held at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium
Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, added that their suggestions will continue
to receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation. In his words “It is said that for everything, there is
an appointed time. The reality of this statement is being manifested
today as we gather to witness the end of a glorious chapter in the lives
of the 21 retired Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State Public Service.
But be rest assured that your suggestions and ideas will continue to
receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation in Lagos". He stressed that as highly experienced
technocrats, administrators and professionals in different fields of
human endeavour, the retirees will always be looked upon for wise
counsels and guidance on matters bordering on community development,
public service delivery among others. Ambode noted that in the retirees'
years of sojourn as career public servants, the Public Service has
continued to adapt to changing realities and global best practices in
service delivery, adding that they have been part of the process and
today they can look back to say that they are leaving the service better
than they met it. He emphasised that the 21 retired Permanent
Secretaries' entrance into the Public Service 35 years ago or less was
marked with high expectations and uncertainties about what the future
had in stock for them but today they are being celebrated for the
excellent service they have rendered to the Government and
Lagosians. The Governor said the ‘Pens Down’ is a symbolic event and
tradition in the State Public Service which provides a unique
opportunity for families, friends and colleagues to felicitate with
retiring Permanent Secretaries, stressing that it is a befitting honour
and recognition of a meritorious and unblemished career which spanned
over a maximum period of 35 years.“Today, you are departing with your
heads high and being celebrated for the excellent service you have
rendered to the Government and people of Lagos State. Finally, as you
look forward to well-deserved rest after decades of active service, I
wish you good health and many more years to enjoy the fruits of your
labour”, he opined.21 Permanent secretaries retire from the Lagos State public service
21
Permanent Secretaries, who recently retired from the Lagos State Public
Service, were on Thursday ceremonially pulled out from the service,
just as the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode assured them of a
continuous transformation of the establishment for delivery of more
timely and higher quality service. The Governor, who gave this
assurance through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji
Bello at the 'Pens Down' Ceremony held at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium
Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, added that their suggestions will continue
to receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation. In his words “It is said that for everything, there is
an appointed time. The reality of this statement is being manifested
today as we gather to witness the end of a glorious chapter in the lives
of the 21 retired Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State Public Service.
But be rest assured that your suggestions and ideas will continue to
receive due consideration in the process of policy design and
implementation in Lagos". He stressed that as highly experienced
technocrats, administrators and professionals in different fields of
human endeavour, the retirees will always be looked upon for wise
counsels and guidance on matters bordering on community development,
public service delivery among others. Ambode noted that in the retirees'
years of sojourn as career public servants, the Public Service has
continued to adapt to changing realities and global best practices in
service delivery, adding that they have been part of the process and
today they can look back to say that they are leaving the service better
than they met it. He emphasised that the 21 retired Permanent
Secretaries' entrance into the Public Service 35 years ago or less was
marked with high expectations and uncertainties about what the future
had in stock for them but today they are being celebrated for the
excellent service they have rendered to the Government and
Lagosians. The Governor said the ‘Pens Down’ is a symbolic event and
tradition in the State Public Service which provides a unique
opportunity for families, friends and colleagues to felicitate with
retiring Permanent Secretaries, stressing that it is a befitting honour
and recognition of a meritorious and unblemished career which spanned
over a maximum period of 35 years.“Today, you are departing with your
heads high and being celebrated for the excellent service you have
rendered to the Government and people of Lagos State. Finally, as you
look forward to well-deserved rest after decades of active service, I
wish you good health and many more years to enjoy the fruits of your
labour”, he opined.
