The Staff Training and Development Unit of the University of Lagos (ST&DU,UNILAG), on Monday, June 15, 2026, commenced a five-day on-boarding programme for newly recruited non-teaching staff as part of efforts to integrate them into the University’s culture, systems, and service philosophy.
The programme, themed “Integration for Service Impact“, is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the University’s structure, values, operations, and expectations, while equipping them with the skills required for effective service delivery. The intensive orientation aims to enable participants to:
- Understand the University’s structure, vision, mission, and core values;
- Apply emotional intelligence effectively in workplace interactions;
- Collaborate efficiently across departments to achieve shared institutional goals;
- Adhere to data integrity and confidentiality standards in all professional activities; and
- Demonstrate familiarity with key offices, units, and their functions within the University.
The Director of ST&DU, UNILAG, Mrs. Aderonke Asiwaju, set the tone for the exercise with a session on the history of the University, its administrative structure, vision and mission, core values, reporting lines, communication channels, service divisions, and academic framework. She urged the new employees to see themselves as ambassadors of the University and to embrace the professionalism, academic culture, and ethical standards expected of members of the UNILAG community.
Mrs. Asiwaju also encouraged participants to pursue continuous self-development, remain committed to lifelong learning, embrace innovation, leverage technology in their work, and uphold integrity in all professional engagements.
The first day of the programme featured presentations by key resource persons, including:
- Mrs. Dora Osoata, Deputy Registrar, School of Postgraduate Studies, who spoke on “Accountability and Professionalism in Public Service.”
- Mr. Abolade Akinwunmi, Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, who provided insights into the University’s governance structure, and
- Mrs. Nneka Ugochukwu, Principal Assistant Registrar in the Registrar’s Office, whose session covered “workplace and professional etiquette”.
Other facilitators scheduled to speak during the 5-day programme include:
- Mr. Kehinde Onakoya, Deputy Registrar, Examinations Office, who will discuss disciplinary processes in the University;
- Mrs. Janet Aregbesola, Principal Assistant Registrar in the Counselling Unit, Student Affairs Division, who will speak on counselling services and their relevance to both staff and students;
- Professor Mohammed Amuda, Director of ABS-CITS, who will provide an overview of the Centre and its operations; and
- Mrs. Afolabi Yusuf, Deputy Registrar in the Human Resources Management Directorate, who will address issues relating to human resource management.
On the third day of the programme, participants will benefit from sessions by Dr. Comfort Ayinla (Deputy Registrar) on personal development and lifelong learning, and Dr. Folasade Ipaye (former Registrar and Director of the Office of Advancement) who will deliver a presentation titled “From Potential to Performance: Building a Future-Ready Workforce for Excellence in the University System.”
In addition to the general sessions, the programme will feature specialised training tailored to various professional groups, including administrative officers, accountants, health professionals, system programmers and analysts, technologists, engineers, technical assistants, agricultural officers, teachers, and other staff categories.
Participants will also undertake practical understudy sessions across different units of the University, providing them with first-hand exposure to workplace processes and operational procedures.
The onboarding programme underscores UNILAG’s commitment to developing a competent, values-driven, and future-ready workforce capable of advancing its teaching, research, and service mandates.
Report: Gbenga Gbelee
Photograph: Islamiat Akanni
