The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has charged its staff to recommit themselves to productivity, professionalism, and care-driven public service.
Eko Hot News reports that the charge was given during a strategic staff engagement meeting held on Monday at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The engagement was led by the Honourable Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiola Olowu, and the Permanent Secretary overseeing the Ministry, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola.
Addressing staff, Commissioner Ogunleye stressed that public service must be anchored on productivity, accountability, and humanity, noting that every officer is a people manager whose actions directly affect Lagos residents.
He urged staff to embrace collective responsibility and see service delivery as a shared mission rather than individual tasks.
The Special Adviser, Engr. Abiola Olowu, encouraged officers to believe in their abilities, uphold integrity, and recognise the importance of their individual and collective contributions to the Ministry’s success.
According to him, institutional excellence can only be achieved when staff operate with unity, purpose, and commitment.
In his remarks, Permanent Secretary Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola reminded officers to strictly adhere to departmental mandates, approved policies, and official procedures.
He emphasised that proper documentation, including memo numbers, dates, and approved themes, must guide all official actions to ensure transparency and accountability.
The Ministry’s leadership reiterated that management exists to deliver results and not merely occupy offices.
Staff were encouraged to collaborate across departments to strengthen the electricity sector and improve service delivery.
The meeting also reaffirmed MEMR’s commitment to a fair and efficient electricity market that protects consumers from exploitation.
Core values highlighted included professionalism, integrity, discipline, teamwork, innovation, and effective time management.
The session ended with a call for renewed dedication as the Ministry advances sustainable energy development under the “Energy for All” agenda.
