The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, ethical and high-performing public service workforce following the conclusion of a three-day performance enhancement retreat for junior and middle-level staff.
The retreat, themed “Building a Resilient, Ethical and Performance-Driven Public Service Workforce,” was held from April 14 to 16, 2026, at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON).
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs Olabisi Akinpelu, restated the ministry’s commitment to developing a skilled, ethical and performance-driven workforce.
He stressed that continuous capacity building, innovation and accountability remain central to improving service delivery and achieving the ministry’s mandate in line with the Lagos State Government’s development agenda.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr Abiola Olowu, also reiterated the administration’s focus on staff welfare and development as a foundation for effective governance.
The Permanent Secretary overseeing the ministry, Engr Abdulhafiz Toriola, said the initiative aligns with the state government’s broader human capital development strategy aimed at enhancing efficient and people-centred service delivery.
In her keynote address, the Director-General of ASCON, Funke Femi Adepoju, described the retreat theme as timely, noting that ethics, resilience and performance are essential for sustaining public trust and effective governance.
The retreat featured expert-led sessions on ethics, performance management and stress management, designed to equip participants with practical skills to improve productivity and workplace effectiveness.
Participants also engaged in interactive sessions with senior officials, as well as study visits to key locations in Badagry, including the Badagry Farm Settlement, Suntan Beach and the Palace of the Akran of Badagry.
Closing the programme, the Director of Administration and Human Resources reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to sustained capacity-building initiatives, noting that they are vital to strengthening institutional efficiency and advancing Lagos State’s vision for a modern and responsive public service.