Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has imposed a restriction on political appointees from hiring Personal Assistants who are not currently part of the state’s civil service.
This directive was issued prior to the Governor’s inauguration and the final approval of the 38-member cabinet-designate by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
This directive has generated a mix of responses from the public, with some viewing the appointment of Personal Assistants as a means of generating employment opportunities for the growing population.
A circular dated August 18, 2023, marked Ref. No. CIR/HOS/’23/Vol.1/070 and signed by Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Head of Service, outlined the new policies of the state government.
The circular specified: “It is hereby announced for the general public that the Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers (Cabinet and Non-Cabinet Rank), in their day-to-day duties, have been engaging Personal Assistants from outside the State Public Service. However, this practice does not align with the structure of the State Public Service, as they will not enjoy any privileges or access to official documents. While acknowledging the vital role Personal Assistants play in supporting political appointees for effective service delivery, these crucial support staff can be internally sourced from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the state. This can be achieved by ensuring that qualified and competent officers are assigned to them, thereby avoiding an increase in the government’s wage bill.”
The circular also outlined the process for political appointees to request Personal Assistants, emphasizing that they should liaise with the Accounting Officer of relevant MDAs and subsequently submit the officer’s name to the public service office for deployment. Accounting Officers were urged to take note of the circular’s content and ensure its widespread circulation.
This directive has sparked differing reactions. Some legislators applauded it, considering it a “positive step” aimed at reducing the cost of governance. Others, however, expressed concerns that the program could negatively impact job creation, particularly for young individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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