The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission has commenced a 3-day residential retreat for Board and Management Staff with a charge to staff to rededicate self to service delivery through excellence and strategic innovation.
Addressing participants at the retreat with the theme: “Rebranding the Teaching Service Commission through Excellence and Strategic Innovation” the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli Balogun noted that the retreat is a turning point for the Teaching Service Commission as it will serves as a reminder that teaching is a noble profession which shapes futures.
He said “The theme of this retreat resonates deeply, rebranding requires introspection, innovation, and commitment to excellence. By rebranding, we will boost our credibility, showcase professionalism and build trust with stakeholders”.
The Commissioner charged participants to embrace a strong brand identity that will unify staff, foster pride and shared purpose.
He identified focus areas at the retreat to include an holistic teacher training, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagements.
He called on participants to learn from best practices, share experiences, and craft a success roadmap and show commitments to accountability, transparency, and results.
He further urged participants to engage fully, share ideas, collaborate and challenge assumptions while repositioning the Teaching Service Commission as a beacon of excellence that will benefit students, teachers, and the education communities at large.
In her keynote address, Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Mopelola Victoria Peregrino, emphasized that the Commission must be known not only as an administrative body but as a center of professional excellence, a hub of innovation in teacher management, and a trusted partner in educational transformation.
She said that the Commission reputation will ultimately be shaped by the quality of decisions, the efficiency of systems, and the integrity with which staff discharge their responsibilities.
Mrs Peregrino called on participants to embrace innovative approaches, foster inclusive learning environment, leverage technology to augment education and support continuous professional growth.
She also urged participants to move from routine administration to strategic management, where ideas are welcomed, pilot initiatives are supported, and lessons are quickly scaled.
In her words “To rebrand the Teaching Service Commission successfully, we must commit to people development, process optimization where we review and modernize workflows for efficiency and impact, aligning departmental goals with measurable outcomes and strengthen public trust and engagement “
She called on participants to let the retreat mark a turning point where they recommit themselves to excellence, embrace strategic innovation, and work collaboratively to build an institution that commands respect, delivers value, and supports the transformation of our education system.
The opening ceremony of the three day retreat which was attended by the Six Tutor General/ Permanent Secretary from the six education districts as well as Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Mr. Hakeem Shittu; was declared open by the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Establishment, Training, Pension and Public Service, Hon. Oladele Ajayi.
