Fourteen permanent secretaries on Wednesday, December 20, pulled out from the Lagos state civil service, signalling their official retirement.
The Pens Down ceremony in honour of the retirees was held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa.
The Head of Service (HoS), Olabode Agoro, said the ceremony is an occasion to rejoice and thank God for the gift of life given in good health.
Agoro noted that the 14 permanent secretaries being celebrated in retirement ‘have been found worthy in recognition of their commendable service and record of outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the public service’.
The HoS thanked them for their doggedness, commitment, dedication, loyalty, and sacrifice throughout their career, and the good working relationship exhibited while in service.
He said,
“Let me declare that all of you retiring today have been found worthy, especially for your commendable service and record of outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the state’s public service.
“As the newest members of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ALARHOSPS), the government would continue to look forward to benefitting from your vast reservoir of information, policy formulation, and implementation to continue to move the state forward.
“On behalf of the most vibrant Body of Lagos State Permanent Secretaries and a grateful public service, I say a very big thank you to you all. I also wish you continued good health and long life while I pray that the Almighty God shall continue to abide with you and all the members of your families.”
Those pulled out of service are Mrs. Nathan-Marsh Oyinade, Mrs. Okelola Oludara Oyebisi, Abiodun Bamgboye, Ogunnubi Timothy Olukayode, Olajide Charles Adeboye, Ms Fashola Simone Olayinka, Mrs. Patunola-Ajayi, Olayinka Linda, Amuni Abayomi Mustapha, Mrs. Dapo-Thomas, Boladele Aderemi, Mrs. Kilanko Asisat Olaperi, Dr Onasanya Olayiwole Shakiru, Engr. Daramola Olufemi Olubunmi, Adewuyi Moshood Adewale and Mrs. Emokpae Olatokunbo Ibironke.
Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, congratulated the retirees for their meritorious and unblemished retirement.
Abiodun Bamgboye, who responded on behalf of other retirees, thanked the government for allowing them to serve. He advised those still in active service not to look back but to ensure they contribute their quota to improve the lot of the state and humanity.
