Lagos State Launches Pathway for Youth in Public Service

On [date not specified], Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the civil service by providing a pathway for qualified and high-performing fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to enter public service. This announcement was made during the graduation ceremony of the Academy’s third cohort and the induction of the 2026/2027 fellows at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja GRA.

The initiative, termed the Excellence Pathway, seeks to address the disconnect between leadership training and actual participation in government roles. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for young people, stating that for too long, they have perceived public service as a closed door.

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy aims to develop a pool of young Nigerians equipped to understand governance and take on future responsibilities in Lagos, thereby promoting merit and public-spirited ambition within government.