LASG announces week-long activities for 2026 Public Service Week

By Osho Olatomiwa

The Lagos State Government has announced a week-long programme for the 2026 Public Service Week, featuring free medical screenings, long-service awards, a fitness walk and talent competitions to recognise public servants and promote improved service delivery.

The Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, who made the announcement, said the celebration would highlight workers’ contributions and encourage innovation, professionalism and inclusive governance.

The event, themed “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” began with free medical screenings, including checks for blood pressure and other health conditions. The exercise continues on Wednesday, November 11, at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic.

Other activities include donations to orphanages on November 12, a Jumu’ah service on November 13 and a fitness walk on November 14, featuring Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.

An interdenominational thanksgiving service will hold on November 15, while workers with at least 30 years of meritorious service will receive recognition at the Long Service Merit Awards on November 16.

A public lecture, recognition of outstanding officers and the National Productivity Award are scheduled for November 17, followed by the Alausa Got Talent Series on November 18.

The celebration will also feature a luncheon hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for 10 outstanding officers drawn from the senior and junior categories.

Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, urged public servants to participate actively in the activities.