By Lukman Olabiyi
The Head of Service in Lagos State, Mr. Bode Agoro, has assured public servants in the state that the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to promote the culture of physical fitness and mental wellness amongst government workers in the state.
He gave the assurance in his address at the grand finale of the 17rh edition of the Head of Service Games, held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Agoro stated that optimal service delivery to the citizens is key and only healthy workers could make such delivery. The primary objective of the HoS games, he said, was to foster the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie amongst public servants in the state. The HoS, who congratulated the winners that emerged from different categories, said some of the talents discovered in the past editions of the HoS Games have made the state proud and represented the state in several competitions, both locally and internationally. He stressed that more talents would be discovered and added to the state strength.
He said: “As of today, the game has grown in leaps and bounds and has become bigger and better, with majority of MDAs, local government and local council development areas now showing keen interest in partaking in the competition, which is a testament that the competition is now getting the required wide acceptance from the public servants.”
Agoro maintained that the games has scaled up in terms of talent discoveries and more innovations would be introduced in the coming years
The Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyebola, expressed satisfaction with the participation of workers from different ministries, parastatals, council areas, calling on workers to do regular medical checkups to ascertain their health status.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion, presented trophies and medals to winners.