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30% of Lagos civil servants sent abroad for training fail to return, says commissioner

Afolabi Ayantayo, the commissioner for establishments and training in Lagos, says 30 percent of civil servants sent abroad for training do not return to Nigeria.

Ayantayo spoke on Wednesday during a press briefing to mark the second anniversary of Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s, governor of Lagos, second term in office.

The commissioner noted that the state government’s aim of initiating international trainings is gradually being undermined by the increasing number of Nigerians seeking to leave the country for better opportunities.

“While 70 percent returned, 30percent failed to come back,” Ayantayo said.

“For those that are still receiving their salaries, we didn’t pay for their courses, but those who no longer receive salaries, we paid for their courses, and it has added to productivity.

“This cuts across multiple cadres, skill levels and thematic areas relevant to public sector efficiency, leadership development and regulatory compliance.”

He said the state has trained 23,420 officials from May 2022 to December 2024, adding that about 8,000 civil servants across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) have been granted study leave to improve their qualifications and skills.

Ayantayo noted that the government has paid the medical residency training fund, rural allowance for primary healthcare workers, and also provided bonuses and wage awards to staff of the Lagos State College of Medicine.

He added that the state also approved N35,000 minimum wage increases for workers to reduce the effect of economic hardship.

“It covers areas such as digital transformation, emotional intelligence, policy analysis and project management,” he added.

“The ministry processed 742 sign-off training requests for various ministries, departments and agencies.

“A total of 5,342 officers participated in the 2024 civil service examination in Lagos State, with only 15 candidates failing. The outcome is highly encouraging and reflects the quality of the state’s workforce.”

https://www.thecable.ng/30-of-lagos-civil-servants-sent-abroad-for-training-fail-to-return-says-commissioner/

Who no like better thing

Civil service is the bedrock of corruption, there are people who Jappa-ed from Rivers state civil service after Nyesom wike conducted biometric verification in 2019. More than 5 years they are still receiving salaries

Hehehe, would you blame them

They don't believe in any shitty renew hope god-knows-what. They don't even have any confidence in the Lagos Tinubu claimed he built. The civil service is the bedrock of the worst institutional corruption in any government.

Racoon:
They don't believe in any shitty renew hope god-knows-what. They don't even have any confidence in the Lagos Tinubu claimed he built. The civil service is the bedrock of the worst institutional corruption in any government.

I hope you know its a loss and its unsustainable for the Govt to keep sending people there for specialized trainings, if the early sets arent returning


This shows that you guys really dont love the country. If you ever have to defend vices or any unethical thing for whatever reason, you would do worse than most politicians. Thats hypocritical

This is the reason why the world will never respect Nigeria and Nigerians. If you want to earn some respect, make your host believe that you are missing your home, not looking for means to escape it.

The same way Yorubas insult Igbos on Nairaland for coming to Lagos to hustle, it is the same way the rest of world insults Nigerians when we refuse to return to our home country after our studies or training abroad.

If you see agbadorians hail Tinubu's Lagos here, you would think it's heaven on earth. Meanwhile, Lagos State staffers are looking for means to escape from it 😀😀😀😀

EvilMerodack:


I hope you know its a loss and its unsustainable for the Govt to keep sending people there for specialized trainings, if the early sets arent returning


This shows that you guys really dont love the country. If you ever have to defend vices or any unethical thing for whatever reason, you would do worse than most politicians. Thats hypocritical

I think a 30% loss on capital is better than a 100% loss of capital by sending people to hajj

Of course the 30% absconding should be condemned, but have you asked why?

If you were a U.S citizen posted to Lagos, would you want to overstay in Lagos or just make your money and go back to U.S?

I am a firm believer in never overstaying one's visa though. You have to be a responsible migrant!

If na me, I won't even dare return

Sure thing.... Who wan come back to street hole

Why Dem go return

EvilMerodack:


I hope you know its a loss and its unsustainable for the Govt to keep sending people there for specialized trainings, if the early sets arent returning


This shows that you guys really dont love the country. If you ever have to defend vices or any unethical thing for whatever reason, you would do worse than most politicians. Thats hypocritical

It's not a loss. It's an investment into the civil service of Lagos State. After all, politicians steal and we don't complain. An investment into the life of a civil servant cannot be called a loss. They should invest in their Japa dream.

When those civil servants settle in those foreign countries, they will start sending money home and add to over $20 billion that we receive in foreign remittances. They will also pay black tax, thereby eliminating hunger in their families, reducing crime rates and curtailing the pressure on the government to create jobs.

Why did Tinubu didn't visit Qatar to say hello to trump

Lol

Pls send %20 henceforth.

golden opportunity to Japa...
Just 30%
The ones that came back are making millions here

Hé dey fear make dem no arrest am from there and bundled him to US.

judecares1:
Why did Tinubu didn't visit Qatar to say hello to trump

OK ,




say no to any type of crime.





Princess Faith Chukwu

You for take rope drag them come back.

I don't believe the Lagos state Govt sent anyone for training. The people definitely sent themselves and refused to come back

Tor

But why do we making it look like Nigeria is never going to work

it's a pity that our confused leaders dance to the control of the west.
This same Nigeria/Africa we are running away from, West/China are coming here
to collect.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8D9fnnK314

It's actually very bad.
Government would invest millions of naira on training and beneficiaries would undermine it, betray the system and not return to give back.

Later when government refuse to sponsor people for training, una go dey complain...

DSS1335:
Civil service is the bedrock of corruption, there are people who Jappa-ed from Rivers state civil service after Nyesom wike conducted biometric verification in 2019. More than 5 years they are still receiving salaries

How is wicked ologogoro Wike not a worse bedrock of corruption since he has failed to use the TSA exempt revenues of FCT to employ workers that will ensure our federal capital has pipe borne water in all buildings




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaRXP7DnHHM?si=eRlqF4wu8jqUOcdQ

They thought because they were singing on your mandate we stand with them that they don’t know Asiwaju have totally destroyed the country

Must you send Civil servants abroad for training?? Why indulge this waste of scare resources

APC : We recruit over 500,000 civil servants that work Day & Night to Boost productivity.

The Civil servants:

Racoon:
They don't believe in any shitty renew hope god-knows-what. They don't even have any confidence in the Lagos Tinubu claimed he built. The civil service is the bedrock of the worst institutional corruption in any government.

But they can apply for money in the sheetee government and not give back...

If na you nkor? Abegiii.