In a move to strengthen public service capacity at the start of the new year, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has commenced its 2026 training programmes with a specialised course for officers in the Planning and Statistics Cadre.
The programme, themed “Budgetary and Public Expenditure Management,” is being held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).
Declaring the programme open, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun, represented by the Director of Training, Mrs. Modupe Animashaun, said officers in the Planning and Statistics Cadre were selected as the first beneficiaries of the 2026 training schedule because of their strategic role in government planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
She explained that the course is designed to strengthen participants’ skills in budget preparation, implementation and effective management of public expenditure, in line with best practices in the public service.
Abidakun urged participants to fully utilise the opportunity and benefit from the expertise of the facilitators, noting that the training would enhance professionalism and efficiency across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Lagos State Civil Service.
She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to continuous capacity building as a critical driver of effective governance and improved service delivery.
More than 100 management-level officers are participating in the programme.
