26/07/2026
AUDIT SERVICE COMMISSION ADVOCATES EFFECTIVE DATA UTILISATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE
The Lagos State Audit Service Commission (ASC) has emphasised the importance of effective data utilisation in driving informed decision-making, improving institutional performance and strengthening accountability across the Lagos State Public Service.
The position was reaffirmed at the Commission's Quarterly Strategy Workshop themed "Data Relevance, Data Distribution and Data-Driven Analytics in the Workplace," held on Thursday, 16th July, 2026, at The Colossus Hotel, Ikeja.
Representing the Head of Service, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, declared the workshop open and described data as a strategic asset for modern governance. She urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies to leverage accurate and reliable data, digital tools and innovation to enhance policy formulation, operational efficiency and service delivery, while also stressing the need for continuous capacity building and data integrity.
In his goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mr. Wasiu Agbabiaka, encouraged public servants to embrace a data-driven culture by using technology and evidence-based insights to improve planning, performance management and institutional effectiveness.
Earlier, in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Audit Service Commission, Mrs. Oluwakemi Amudat Garbadeen-Adedeji said the workshop was organised to strengthen officers' capacity in the effective management and utilisation of data to support transparency, accountability and excellence in the management of human resources in the State Audit Ecosystem. She urged participants to apply the knowledge acquired to improve efficiency, performance monitoring and service delivery.
The workshop featured technical presentations and interactive sessions on data relevance, distribution, analytics, and dashboarding, equipping participants with practical strategies for addressing workplace challenges and enhancing institutional effectiveness.