PSSDC Magodo

LET’S ACCELERATE ACTION!?? Join us for a transformative experience as we commemorate International Women's Day! The Directorate of Gender Development Studies and Special Duties, PSSDC, is proud to commemorate the International Women’s Day with a webinar themed "EVOLVE AND EXCEL” Our Guest Speaker is the inspiring Olubusola Abidakun MCIPM, HRPL, FITD, CPC, PSLC, MCDI (Mrs), The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Establishment and Training. As we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to: ??Gain valuable insights from a trailblazing leader ??Learn strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success ??Connect with like-minded individuals and build a supportive network ??Be inspired to evolve and excel in your personal and professional journey Don't miss this chance to be empowered, motivated, and transformed! ???: 11:00 ??: Monday, 10th March, 2025 Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dpqEmuy3 See you there! #IWD2025 #EvolveAndExcel #WomenEmpowerment #PSSDC #InternationalWomensDay Announcer: The SMS Team For: The Directorate of Gender Devt. Studies & Special Duties, PSSDC

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience and achievements of women all around the world. We honour their contributions to society, their families and their communities. At PSSDC Magodo we are committed to empowering women and promoting gender equality in all aspects of life. #IWD2025 #PSSDC30 #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction #lagostategovt

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mrs Olubusola Abidakun MCIPM, HRPL, FITD, CPC, PSLC, MCDI delivered a significant address at the Year 2025 Revised Structured Training Programme (RSTP) held at the Public Service Staff Development Centre PSSDC Magodo This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of Lagos State's civil servants. As the head of the Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mrs Abidakun plays a crucial role in shaping the training programme, focusing on planning, devising, and implementing state policies on establishments, training, and pensions. Her commitment to fostering a well-trained and efficient civil service is commendable, and her leadership contributes significantly to human capital development, career advancement, and retirement in Lagos State. The RSTP is part of the Lagos State Government's efforts to prioritise employee wellbeing and development, demonstrating the administration's dedication to creating a productive and effective public service. The Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) is a Lagos State Government-funded institution established to provide training and development programmes for public servants. #pssdc30 #RSTP2025

PSSDC COLLABORATES WITH LASODA In a bid to promote inclusive and effective public service delivery in Lagos State, the Public Service Staff Development Centre PSSDC Magodo has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Lasoda Lagos disability affairs to improve on the quality of service delivery for LASODA's staff. The Director-General of PSSDC, Mr. Adekunmilola Adio-Moses stated this during a courtesy visit by the LASODA team to PSSDC. He added that, the Agency has created courses in its brochure to support people with disabilities which included 'Braille literacy and empowerment programmes' . He posited that, a Directorate of Gender Development and Special Duties was created to cater for special people to promote social inclusion, gender development and youth engagement, in line with the State's THEMES Plus Agenda. Earlier, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, noted that, the aim of the visit was to integrate the curriculum for people living with disabilities into PSSDC's training programmes. According to her, people with disabilities encompasses not only physical but also intellectual disabilities and both areas would be covered in the training. LASODA, she said, was open to training the trainers on how to engage with people living with disabilities which would bring about improved quality service delivery. She informed that, PSSDC was the first MDA visited by her team, given its role as the bedrock of training for Lagos State public servants. #PSSDCLASODAPartnership #InclusivePublicService #DisabilityInclusion #LagosStatePublicService #PSSDCForInclusion #PSSDC30

Monday Motivation: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi Let's start the week with a heart of service and a commitment to making a positive impact! #PSSDC #Motivation #ServiceToOthers #MahatmaGandhi #PublicService

Meet the PSSDC Man of the Week: Mr. Shuaheeb Olabode Agoro! Mr. Olabode Agoro is an accomplished Nigerian lawyer and a civil servant. He was appointed the 22nd Head of Service of Lagos State on September 22, 2023. He took over from Hakeem Olayinka Muri-Okunola 1. His appointment became effective on September 30, 2023. *Impressive Educational Background* Mr. Agoro's educational qualifications are: ????Ordinary and Advanced Levels education_ at St Gregory's College, Lagos, Nigeria ????LLB (Hons) Law_ from Leeds Metropolitan University, England (1990-1993) ????Nigerian Law School_, Lagos (1994-1996) ????LLM in Petroleum Law and Policy_ from the University of Dundee, Scotland (1999) ????He practised as a Solicitor_ in England & Wales (September 2002) ????Certificate Course in Public and Private Partnership Infrastructure_ in a Market Economy from Harvard University, USA (2006) Distinguished Career Mr. Agoro's career spans over two decades, with notable positions including: ??Legal Officer_ for Legal Technologies Limited, London (1999-2000) ??Director, Land Services_, Lands Bureau (2003-2005) ??Director, Land Regularisation_, Lands Bureau (2006-2015) ??Permanent Secretary_, Lands Bureau (August 2, 2015) ??22nd Head of Service_ of Lagos State (September 30, 2023) *Prestigious Professional Memberships* Mr. Agoro is a member of several esteemed professional bodies which includes: ??The Nigerian Bar Association_ ??The International Bar Association_ ??The Law Society of England & Wales_ ??The Institute of Petroleum London_ Join us in celebrating Mr. BODE AGORO’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the Lagos State government! #PSSDCManOfTheWeek #AgoroOlabode #LagosState #HeadOfService #PublicService #Leadership #Excellence #PSSDC30

Happy New Month of March 2025! May this new month bring you renewed energy, fresh opportunities and unwavering success. From all of us at PSSDC Magodo we wish you a fantastic March! #HappyNewMonth #March2025 #PSSDC30 #NewBeginnings #Success

Meet Babajide Arulogun (MRA, MITD, PhD in View), Head, Digital Learning Department, PSSDC! About Babajide Arulogun Babajide Arulogun is a multi-award-winning Learning and Development professional. He has authored 25 courses and 40 interdisciplinary research works. Academic Credentials His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics, a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Planning, and a PhD in view. Professional Contributions As a faculty member and Head of Digital Learning Department in PSSDC, Babajide has made significant contributions to the agency's mission. Notably, he coordinated the digitization of courses for EKOLearn and established the PSSDC Learning Production Studio. Similarly, he is co-founder of Eco-Learn Nigeria, an environmental sustainability project initiated by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in partnership with the Lagos State Government. Professional Affiliations He is a Certified Associate Member of the International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators (IARSA) and a Full Member of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development. #PSSDC #DigitalLearning #EKOLearn #EcoLearnNigeria #Sustainability #LearningAndDevelopment #Education #Innovation #Leadership #MeetTheTeam #PSSDCTeamMember #BabajideArulogun"

From the archives, the Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) hosted US Consulate General, Lagos team in the Centre The Agency is ready to build bridges and foster collaboration with any organisation. The visit was a testament to the Agency's shared commitment to excellence and public service. Let's keep pushing boundaries and achieving greatness together! #PSSDC #USConsulateGeneralLagos #PartnersInExcellence #PublicService #CapacityBuilding"