The Ogun State Government has taken a strategic step to reinforce its administrative machinery with the induction of newly recruited officers into the state’s civil/public service, signaling a renewed push for efficiency and institutional capacity building.
The induction ceremony, held at the Obas Complex within the state secretariat in Abeokuta, underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening governance structures through human capital development.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, described the recruitment as a deliberate investment in the future of the state’s public service. He emphasized that building a competent and efficient workforce remains central to the developmental agenda of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Onasanya noted that Ogun’s civil service has continued to gain recognition for professionalism and reform-driven operations, attributing this to sustained efforts in staff development and institutional strengthening. According to him, the induction programme is designed not just as a formality, but as a foundational process to equip new entrants with the knowledge, ethics, and operational standards required for effective service delivery.
Reinforcing this position, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Establishments and Training, Lydia Fajounbo, highlighted existing gaps in understanding of civil service values among new recruits, stressing that the orientation programme was structured to bridge that gap. She added that seasoned professionals had been engaged to deliver critical sessions aimed at preparing participants for real-world administrative responsibilities.
Other senior officials, including Jola Oyeneye, Arinola Adetayo, and Olufisan Osiyale, used the platform to encourage the new officers to embrace integrity, teamwork, and transparency as guiding principles in their careers.
The development reflects a broader governance strategy focused on institutional efficiency, with the civil service positioned as the engine room for policy execution and sustainable development across the state.