Lagos Assembly Inducts New Officers, Emphasise Excellence, Professionalism

In a bid to uphold excellence, professionalism and diligence in the newly recruited officers towards performing their responsibilities, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, conducts a two-day induction programme for newly appointed officers of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) and the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The induction programme, conducted at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium within the Assembly complex, gathered a total of 132 newly employed officers, consisting of both male and female staff from various educational backgrounds.

The purpose of the exercise was to familiarise the recruits with the operations, ethics, responsibilities, and expectations associated with the legislative service.

During the opening ceremony, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, who represented the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, encouraged the newly recruited officers to demonstrate productivity, proactivity, and professionalism in the execution of their duties; noting that the Assembly values excellence and accountability in service delivery.

‎He provided the participants with an overview of the historical development of the Lagos State House of Assembly since its inception in 1979, following Nigeria’s return to democratic governance; highlighting that the Assembly is constitutionally authorised to enact laws, perform oversight functions and represent the interests and aspirations of the people of Lagos State.

Giving the Keynote address, the Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, Alhaja Omowunmi Ogbara, urged the newly recruited officers to strictly adhere to the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and uphold the highest standards of discipline, productivity, and ethical conduct in their various directorates.

She further called for a minute’s silence in honour of two dedicated members of staff who recently passed away, describing their deaths as a painful loss to the Assembly family and praying for the repose of their souls.

‎One of the facilitators, Mr Femi Solaja, a retired civil servant, guided participants through the Public Service Rules and Regulations applicable to public officers.

He underscored key provisions of the Code of Conduct, emphasising that officers must uphold honesty, integrity, loyalty, and professionalism in the execution of their duties.

‎He stated that public servants must refrain from engaging in corruption, misconduct, or any actions that could tarnish the reputation of the Service.

He also emphasised the significance of punctuality and regular attendance at work, noting that officers are expected to commence their duties promptly, attend regularly, and execute their assigned responsibilities diligently.

‎Mr Solaja further elaborated on the necessity of adhering to lawful instructions and reminded participants that official information acquired during the course of duty must not be disclosed without proper authorisation.

He motivated the newly appointed officers to display dedication, productivity, initiative, innovation, and teamwork. He further emphasised that while officers are entitled to welfare packages and leave benefits, they are also expected to uphold discipline, diligence, loyalty, and integrity throughout their careers.

The induction programme which featured interactive sessions provided participants with opportunities to engage directly with management staff.

The programme is to continue on Tuesday, June 16 with additional sessions aimed at deepening the participants’ understanding of legislative procedures, administrative processes, and the core values that define the Lagos State House of Assembly Service.