30% of Lagos Civil Servants Sent Abroad for Training Never Returned — Commissioner
At least 30 percent of Lagos State civil servants who were sent abroad for training failed to return to Nigeria.
This was disclosed by Afolabi Ayantayo, the state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, on Wednesday, May 14, during the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
“While 70% returned, 30% failed to come back,” Ayantayo said when asked how many staff members returned home from such training.
According to the commissioner, the state has prioritized the training of workers.
“A total of 23,420 staff members benefited from various training interventions between May 2022 and December 2024,” Ayantayo said.
“Within the same period, over 185 training programmes were organised, cutting across multiple cadres, skill levels, and thematic areas relevant to public sector efficiency, leadership development, and regulatory compliance,” he added.
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In Nigeria, where citizens face numerous challenges—including insecurity and limited opportunities—the trend of japa, a popular term used to describe emigration in search of better prospects abroad, has gained significant momentum in recent years. A 2024 survey by Afrobarometer revealed that 56 percent of Nigerians have considered leaving the country.
