CIPM honours Sanwo-Olu, commends Lagos workforce development

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has honored Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu with its fellowship award, acknowledging the state's dedication to workforce development. This recognition came during a meeting at the State House, Marina, where Sanwo-Olu was formally decorated in the presence of a delegation led by CIPM's President and Chairman, Ahmed Gobir.

The institute's 58th International Conference and Exhibition saw the largest delegation from Lagos State, comprising more than 500 civil servants. Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration's commitment to human capital development, promising to maintain the state's participation in CIPM programs and activities throughout his term.

He vowed to include this commitment in his handover note to the incoming administration to ensure continuity in the state's investment in professional development. CIPM, known for promoting professional standards and development in human resource management, praised Lagos State for its contributions to the advancement of human resource management and professional development in Nigeria.

Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the institute for its role in building the nation's workforce capacity and praised the Lagos State Civil Service for promoting professionalism and encouraging public servants to enhance their skills through recognized professional institutions.