Lagos begins 2026 Public Service Week with health screening, plans awards for outstanding workers
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a series of activities to mark the 2026 Public Service Week, with free health screening, recognition of outstanding civil servants and awards for workers who have served the state meritoriously for at least 30 years.
The state Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, announced this on Tuesday at a press conference marking the commencement of the week-long celebration at the Public Service Office, Alausa, Ikeja.
Agoro said this year’s celebration, themed, “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” was designed to recognise the contributions of public servants, promote professionalism and strengthen service delivery across government institutions.
He explained that the annual celebration also provides an opportunity for the government to assess its achievements, encourage innovation and renew its commitment to an efficient and people-centred public service.
“As part of the activities, the government has scheduled health screening exercises for civil servants, covering blood pressure checks and screening for cervical, breast and prostate cancers.
“The first exercise will take place on Tuesday, November 10, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while another session will hold on Wednesday, November 11, at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic within the same hours.
“The programme will also feature donations to orphanages and charity organisations 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,” he said.
Agoro added that a special Walk-for-Fitness exercise, 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.
He disclosed that an inter-denominational thanksgiving service would follow on Sunday, November 15, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa.
Agoro said the government would also honour deserving civil servants who had completed at least 30 years of meritorious service, maintained unblemished records and made commendable contributions to the state public service.
The Long Service Merit Award Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium.
“The following day, a public lecture, recognition of outstanding officers and the National Productivity Award will take place at the same venue.
“The celebration will also feature the eighth edition of the Alausa Got Talent Series on Wednesday, November 18, with the theme, “Lagos State: The Melting Pot of Nigeria’s Culture,” he said.
According to Agoro, the event would provide an opportunity for public servants to showcase their creativity, cultural diversity and talents, with attractive prizes for deserving contestants.
He added that the celebration would culminate in a luncheon with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and outstanding officers on a date to be announced.
“Ten deserving officers drawn from the senior and junior categories will have the opportunity to receive special prizes at the event.”
The Head of Service urged civil servants across ministries, departments and agencies, local governments, local council development areas, as well as the teaching and health sectors, to participate actively in the activities.
He said the Public Service Week was not merely a celebration but an opportunity to strengthen unity, cooperation and a shared commitment to effective governance.
Agoro also called on the media to give adequate publicity to the activities and highlight the contributions of public servants to the development of Lagos State.