The Lagos State Head of Service is the highest rank of the

Lagos State Civil Service The Lagos State Civil Service consists of employees in Lagos State government agencies other than the military. Most employees under the service are career civil servants in the Lagos state ministries, progressing based on qualifications and senio ...

. The appointment is often confirmed by the Governor of Lagos State subject to the approval of the State House of Assembly. The appointment is often based on the years of experience and services at the State Civil Service and preferably, a serving permanent secretary. The position was formerly combined with the Secretary to the State Government during the Military regime and the appointed civil servant automatically becomes the Deputy Governor of the state but the offices were separated in 1999.

Heads of service

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References

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