Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged parastatals and agencies in the state to ensure continuous improvement in the quality management system in their delivery of services.
Sanwo-Olu who stated this yesterday during the governor’s one day parley with heads of agencies, parastatals and government-owned companies organised by the state Parastatals Monitoring Office also called on the state agencies and parastatals to explore new avenues and embrace cutting-edge solutions that would optimise their financial capabilities.
The governor, at the event with the theme, “Transforming Parastatals/Government-owned Companies into Agile Organisations for Greater Efficiency,” held in state’s secretariat, said he believes that if the agencies get it right adequate funds would be made available for the timely and effective implementation of critical projects that directly benefit the people.
Sanwo-Olu said, “Let us collaborate to build a Lagos that embraces inclusivity, sustainability, and prosperity for all its inhabitants. Our aim is to establish a legacy of excellence and advancement for the generations to come.
“Parastatals are established with a mandate to address specific developmental issues that hinge directly on the welfare and wellbeing of the people such as waste management, water supply, housing, transportation etc. This therefore means that the success of any administration will largely depend on how efficient and effective such parastatals deliver on their mandate.
“In recent times, the global landscape has presented us with unprecedented challenges, demanding that we adopt innovative approaches to increase government revenue. As stewards of public resources, it is incumbent upon us to explore new avenues and embrace cutting-edge solutions that will optimize our financial capabilities. By doing so, we can ensure that adequate funds are available for the timely and effective implementation of critical projects that directly benefit our people.
“Furthermore, I want to emphasize the importance of accountability and transparency in our operations. The Parastatal Monitoring Office serves as a vital mechanism for ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards. I urge all parastatals to fully cooperate with this office, as its oversight function is instrumental in promoting good governance and fostering public trust.’’
In his welcome address, the head of service, Olabode Agoro, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his support and providing leadership which had aided the Parastatals and Government-Owned Companies the opportunity to achieve progress.
He said the gathering was an opportunity for all heads of parastatals government agencies in the state to interact with the governor on salient issues geared towards improving operations in their various Agencies for the betterment of the state.
