IBRAHIM QUADRI
The Lagos State Government has revealed that 30 percent of the state government staff who had gone on state-sponsored training overseas failed to return upon completion.
This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Mr Afolabi Ayantayo at a press briefing marking the second year of the second term of the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa, Ikeja.
In his speech, the Commissioner had said that as a way of improving the human capacity development of its staff, the state government has consistently organized training programmes abroad for its staff.
When asked how many staff returned home from such training, Ayantayo lamented that while 70% returned, 30% failed to come back.
Meanwhile, the State government has trained and inducted a total number of 51,045 staff out of its workforce, which stands at 101,108 between 2023 to 2024, aimed to augment their capacities and productivity.
The trainings, which are in different categories, include Learning and Development Training, in 2023- 3,370! 2024- 2,558.
For Revised Structured Training & Structured Training Programme, in 2023-16,609, 2024- 19,065.
Also, 8,650 staff were inducted in 2023 while in 2024, the number was 268. In Certificate Course in Local Government Administration, 262 in 2023 while in 2024, it was 263.
Ayantayo said, “As part of efforts to foster cross-sectoral learning and deepen institutional capacity, the ministry recently completed the onboarding process for officers selected under the Public-Private Sector Personnel Exchange Programme. The programme aims to promote knowledge transfer and collaboration between public institutions and private sector organizations.”
The commissioner added, “To date, preliminary orientation and deployment planning including engagement sessions with participating private sector partners have been briefed on their roles and expected outcomes. Out of the figure, 17 have been matched with organizations whilst 33 others will be matched soon,” he noted.
In the area of industrial relations, the commissioner stated, “We have maintained peaceful and harmonious labour relations through sustained dialogue and engagement with organized labour unions.
“We have successfully resolved Industrial disputes and grievances through proactive mediation, preventing avoidable strikes and disruptions in public service delivery.”
Asked on the industrial action by the staff of the State broadcasting stations, Ayantayo explained the State government is looking into the matter.
He further disclosed that the affected workers were not originally employed by the State government and which explained why they were not on Oracle.
While stressing on the determination of the State Government to have effective workforce, Ayantayo who disclosed that the total workforce of the State stood at 101, 108 added, “Not yet Uhuru for us but we have the experts who are qualified not only on the certificates used in gaining employment but also the raining they have acquired over the years.”
On erring staff, the Commissioner noted that various commissions were in charge of discipline, promotion and sacking, saying “It doesn’t fall within our purview to provide such information.”
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