A former Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service and a three-time member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Wale Raji has commended the Lagos State Agricultural Input Supply Authority (LAISA), stating that the agency is "heading towards the right direction" under its new leadership.
Raji, who was the pioneer General Manager of LAISA, made the remarks during an in-house training programme with the theme "Capacity Building Towards Higher Productivity and Effective Service Delivery." held at the LSADA Complex in Oko Oba, Agege, organized by LAISA.
While addressing the audience on the topic, "LAISA: An Overview of a Sleeping Giant," Honourable Raji described his visit as a homecoming.
He expressed pride in the work of the current General Manager, Mrs. Olufolake Oluyemi, and her management team, noting that the training would not only refresh the knowledge of members of staff, but also serve as an opportunity for self-appraisal.
"We have been able to share ideas and experiences toward making LAISA better," Hon. Raji said. "With this kind of attitude, LAISA will grow even further and higher than we left it. I am very proud of the current leadership, particularly the General Manager, Mrs. Olufolake Oluyemi. There is no gainsaying it; under her, LAISA is headed in the right direction."
The Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Systems, Dr. Rotimi Fashola, congratulated the LAISA staff for having a General Manager who prioritizes their professional development. Represented by Mr. Olabode Balogun, the Director of Rice, Dr. Fashola highlighted that training is the "tonic that enhances performance" and demonstrates the General Manager's commitment to her staff's best interests.
In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Mr. Emmanuel Audu, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and skills development in today’s dynamic world. He described the training as a critical step toward transforming the state's agricultural landscape.
The General Manager of LAISA, Mrs. Olufolake Oluyemi, explained the purpose of the programme. "Training is a continuous thing," she said. "We need constant training to remind ourselves of the objectives of the organization, why we are here, and what we are working for. It is that objective that will help our vision run."
Other speakers at the event included Mrs. Abosede George, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Local Government Commission, and Mr. Olusegun Okedara, a Director with the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI).
Mrs. George charged participants to give their best through selfless service, while Mr. Okedara urged the staff to support the General Manager and provide her with the assistance needed to succeed.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members of staff of the Agency Mrs. Ogunyoro from Mowo Farm Service Centre and Mr. Ifeoluwa from Epe Farm Service Centre who were recognized for driving sales and making exceptional contributions to LAISA’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
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