Ogun State Head of Service: Capacity Building Crucial for Civil Service Efficiency

In Ogun State, the civil service is undergoing a focused push towards enhanced efficiency and productivity, spearheaded by Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. His recent emphasis on capacity building during the 2026 Staff Retreat, themed “Enhancing Productivity through Effective Service Delivery in the Civil Service,” underscores a commitment to professional development that is central to Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration.

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This commitment is anchored on the conviction that a well-trained workforce will invariably become a more productive and efficient workforce.

Onasanya articulated a clear vision: a well-trained workforce is an inherently more productive and efficient one. This principle guides the government's significant investments in training, workshops, seminars, and retreats. These initiatives are not mere formalities; they are strategic tools designed to sharpen the competence of public servants and bolster institutional effectiveness. The retreat, organized by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, serves as a practical platform for this ongoing development.

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Government has, therefore, continued to invest significantly in various training programmes, workshops, seminars and retreats designed to improve the competence and productivity of public servants.

Beyond mere speed or routine task completion, Onasanya stressed that true civil service efficiency encompasses prudent resource management, unwavering professionalism, a spirit of innovation, robust teamwork, strict accountability, and adherence to ethical standards. This holistic approach recognizes that public servants are custodians of public trust, and their actions directly shape citizen confidence in governance. The Ministry's consistent organization of such retreats is commendable, providing essential spaces for reflection, learning, and the adoption of best practices. As The Punch reports, this focus on continuous improvement is vital for the state's progress.

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As public servants, we must constantly remind ourselves that our actions and decisions directly affect the confidence reposed in government by the people.