LAGOS GOVT HOSTS WORKSHOP ON EMPLOYEE WELLNESS, MENTAL HEALTH FOR STAFF OF PARASTATALS, AGENCIES
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By: Sefiu Ajape
In a bid to strengthen workplace ethics and enhance service delivery across government agencies, the Lagos State Parastatals Monitoring Office organised a strategic workshop for Management Staff of Parastatals, Agencies, and Government-Owned Companies, focusing on “promoting a healthier work environment, improving mental wellbeing, and boosting staff productivity.”
Speaking at the workshop, themed, “Improving Work Ethics in the Workplace through Employee Wellness and Resilience Initiatives in Parastatals & Agencies,” held at the STO Resource Centre, CBD Alausa, Ikeja on Friday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, Hon. Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro, stated that by placing “employee wellness and resilience at the forefront, the State is strengthening the very foundations that drive ethical behavior, enhance productivity, and ensure service excellence across Parastatals and Agencies.”
He noted that the initiative reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment — under the leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu — to “staff welfare, human capital development, and efficient service delivery,” and urged public servants to embrace continuous learning, stressing that “work ethics is key, and workers should fulfill their responsibilities to deliver effectively at work.”
Obanikoro highlighted that the Parastatal Monitoring Office will “organise continuous programmes in order to scrutinize and support staff well being, ensuring that every agency and parastatal is well-equipped to serve the people of Lagos effectively and contribute to the realization of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda.”
Earlier in his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Parastatals Monitoring Office, Dr. Olugbenga Aina, emphasised that “employee wellbeing and a healthy work environment” are foundational to the success of Lagos State’s Parastatals and Agencies.
Dr. Aina highlighted that “workforce productivity is closely linked to mental health, work-life balance, and overall resilience.” He said, “Stress cannot be avoided, but it can be managed,” adding that participants are encouraged to “develop emotional, social, and mental intelligence to better manage pressures both at work and at home as obstacles are a natural part of any workplace.”
He urged participants to “take full advantage of the workshop to reflect on the lessons taught and apply them within their respective organisations, in order to ensure a healthier, more productive, and resilient public service.”
One of the facilitators at the event, Dr. Oluyemisi Adebowale, a renowned psychiatric specialist who spoke on the topic, “Enhancing Mental Wellness,” emphasised that “mental health is central to overall wellbeing.” She shared practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing mental wellness, including “time management, prioritization, goal setting, delegation, and emotional intelligence development.” She encouraged participants to “seek support when needed, engage in positive activities such as adequate sleep and exercise, and focus on the present moment while practicing gratitude.”
Mrs. Giwa Yetunde, another facilitator, emphasised “the importance of prioritizing general wellbeing in both personal and professional life.” She urged participants to “turn inward, understand their health status, and actively manage stress,” noting that “a healthy body and mind are essential for effective performance within agencies.”
The workshop successfully provided participants with “practical tools and insights to enhance mental wellness, resilience, ethical conduct, and performance in the workplace.”
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