The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve the effectiveness of its public institutions by training more than 200 engineers, human resource professionals and local government planning officers.
The training programmes, organised by the Ministries of Economic Planning and Budget and Establishments and Training, focused on strengthening data management, professional skills and evidence-based decision-making across the state.
Speaking during a capacity-building session for Heads of Planning, Research and Statistics from the state’s 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mrs Olayinka Ojo, stressed the importance of accurate data in development planning.
She noted that local councils are particularly important because of their close relationship with communities and their ability to provide reliable information about residents’ socio-economic conditions and needs.
Ojo urged planning officers to improve the collection, management and use of grassroots data, noting that reliable information should guide government budgeting, policy formulation, programme implementation and monitoring.
The training, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ikeja, brought together officials from relevant government departments and development organisations to share technical knowledge and practical approaches to improving data systems.
In a separate programme held at the same venue, the Ministry of Establishments and Training commenced specialised training for engineers and human resource officers in the state civil service.
The engineering participants received training on “Effective Engineering Solutions for Public Sector Challenges,” while human resource officers focused on “Human Resource and Organisational Management.”
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Establishments and Training, Dr Olubusola Abidakun, encouraged participants to actively engage in the sessions, acquire new skills and share professional experiences.
The programmes are part of the Lagos State Government’s broader efforts to build a more capable workforce, strengthen public institutions and ensure that government policies are effectively translated into results.
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