The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy and Rural Development led by its Chairman, Hon. Sanni Abdulganiyu Okanlawon has paid a familiarization visit to the Local Government Service Commission, LGSC, Old Secretariat, Ikeja.
Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu while welcoming members of the Committee, gave a summary of the responsibilities, achievements and progress of the Commission so far, stating that Promotion and Posting are done as at when due.
Hon. Bayewu mentioned the need for recruitment of Staff in the Unified Local Government system for more effective and efficient service delivery.
He intimated that officers on level 17 in the Local Government system can now sit for the Permanent Secretary examination so as to be at par with their counterparts in the State.
Responding, the Chairman, House Committee, Hon. Sanni Abdulganiyu Okanlawon, explained that the rationale behind the visit is to familiarize themselves with the activities of the Commission, know the progress and challenges and also encourage the Commission.
On sighting the Training School under renovation during the inspection of the offices and premises of the Commission which he said was conducive and pleasing to the eyes, he acknowledged the Chairman of LGSC, Commission Members and the Permanent Secretary for being result oriented and having added value to the Local Government system across board.
He observed that one of the major challenges of the Local Government system is staff complaint about the proximity of their houses to the Local Governments where they are posted and advised that the Commission look into it.
The Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mrs Abosede George spoke on extending the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs to the Local Government system.
Mrs George said the agenda 2030 is for the citizens of the State and the knowledge of SDGs is very important, hence should be cascaded to the grassroots for the development of Lagos State.
In her own submission the Permanent Secretary, Office of Local Government Establishment and Training, Mrs. Bibilomo Olushekun expantiated on the succession plan which is to recruit people to replace aging members of Staff who are retiring from service for the sake of continuity.
Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo representing Ikeja division who spoke on behalf of other commission members, appreciated the Chairman and Committee members for their kind words and encouragement.
Present at the meeting were, Hon. Aina Lawal, Hon. Abolul Kareem, Hon Samuel Alaga, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, Hon. Ajayi Oladele, Hon. Ege Oluseun, Hon. Surajudeen Tijani, and Hon. Kehinde Joseph, Directors, Heads of Departments and Units .
