Lagos Assembly holds 3-day leadership retreat to boost staff productivity

The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced a three-day retreat for its staff aimed at enhancing productivity and deepening institutional capacity.

Organised through the Assembly’s Learning and Development Unit, the retreat, themed “Leading with Purpose: The Power of Humility, Growth Mindset”, began on Sunday at Orchid Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. It is being held in three batches to build leadership capabilities, reinforce core public service values, and promote a growth-oriented culture among the Assembly’s workforce. The programme will end on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.

Declaring the retreat open, the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, welcomed participants and stressed the importance of commitment throughout the sessions.

“I urge everyone here to remain focused and attentive during the lectures. The Lagos State House of Assembly leadership will not hesitate to train and retrain its staff, because you are the engine that drives this institution,” Onafeko said.

The retreat is being organised in collaboration with Trastal Link Training Ltd and HybiTel Limited, both recognised for their expertise in capacity building, leadership training, and institutional development.

Training sessions feature respected facilitators and public service veterans, including Mr. Bashir Braimoh, retired Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Civil Service; Mr. Tunji Bakare, retired Director in the State’s Ministry of Information and Strategy; Mrs. Hamza Amina Yeside, Deputy Director (Administration & Human Resources), Public Service Office; and Mrs. Aderonke Faseru, Creative Director, Manners and Conduct Character Centre, among others.

Throughout the retreat, staff members are engaged in interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical discussions tailored to improve leadership effectiveness, humility in service, teamwork, and adaptability in today’s fast-evolving public sector environment.