G99 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORS BEGIN 3-DAY RETREAT IN ABEOKUTA
As PHCB Director, EHOAN President Harp on Unity, Ethical Leadership
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE – The ancient city of Abeokuta is agog as the G99 Set of Directors of Environmental Health Services, Lagos State, flagged off its highly anticipated 3-Day Retreat.
The retreat, which opened yesterday at the Richton Hotel & Suites, Abeokuta, with a colourful funfair and opening ceremony, is being held under the aegis of the G99 of Environmental Health Officers in Lagos State
Theme of the retreat is “Building Responsible Leadership Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” and it runs from September 29th to October 1st, 2026.
Our correspondent reports that the opening ceremony attracted top echelons of the profession, including the Director of Environmental Health Services, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (PHCB), San. Olawale Abdullah; the representative of the Permanent Secretary, PHCB; the Head of Department of the G99 Set; and other distinguished members of the set across the 57 LGAs and LCDAs of Lagos State.
Delivering his welcome address, Chairman of the Planning Committee, San. Orababa Sunday, thanked members for their massive turnout and financial commitment, saying the enthusiasm shown is proof that the G99 bond remains unbreakable.
Delivering the keynote address and the first paper titled “Ethics and Leadership in Environmental Health Practices and Policies,” the Director of Environmental Health Services, PHCB, San. Olawale Abdullah, charged the G99 Directors to brace up as leaders of the profession. According to him, the future of Environmental Health in Lagos depends on the quality of leadership they provide now.
In the same vein, the President of EHOAN, Lagos State Chapter, San. Dr. Akinyele Cyril Babasope PhD, in his presidential speech which was delivered by his Vice, San. Ogunmodede, called for unity and brotherhood among members.
Dr. Babasope admonished members to see themselves as one and live together in harmony, stressing that as their years in the service of the Lagos State Government gradually wind down, their post-service relationship will become their greatest asset.
“The gain of this togetherness is not just today, but what we will become for each other after service,” he said.
The opening ceremony came to a climax with a sumptuous dinner sponsored by Retired Sanitarian Akeem Adeoye, Chief Executive Officer of Bisdot Royal Suite, Ibara, Abeokuta.
The retreat continues today with more technical sessions, networking and relaxation activities.
