LASG Trains PPP Staff On Leadership Without Title

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), has organised a three-day training on leadership without a title for its staff as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity within the agency. The training was held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference Centre, Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, Alausa, Ikeja.

The initiative conceived by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public-Private Partnerships, Mrs. Bukola Odoe, is designed to equip officers with essential leadership skills that will enhance efficiency, professionalism, and overall service delivery.  Mrs. Odoe described the programme as a strategic investment in building a more effective workforce. She emphasised that leadership within the PPP ecosystem requires not only technical knowledge but also respect, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills.

She urged participants to fully engage with the facilitators and apply the knowledge gained in the course of their duties, noting that “no knowledge is ever wasted, and no one is an island of knowledge. We must continue to search, learn, and grow.” She reiterated that the present administration, led by Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, remains committed to empowering its workforce to meet the evolving demands of public-private partnership management in Lagos State.

The Facilitator, Mrs. Omolara Adeogo, encouraged all the participants not to work in silos and they be conscious of their core responsibilities and actions in the workplace. Pointing out that a good leader must be able to inspire and motivate, influence and persuade, manage conflict, and stand as a coach and mentor in all ramifications.

Furthermore, she explained that there must be trust among team members while shunning bureaucratic notions to become transformational leaders. The three-day workshop featured interactive sessions, practical exercises, and group discussions tailored to strengthen staff capacity and promote proactive leadership at all levels The training was attended by all the departmental heads and units, and other staff of the Office of Public-Private Partnerships.