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CENTRE FOR ETHICS IN COLLABORATION WITH LASU HOLDS 2-DAY ETHICAL WORKERS’ RETREAT FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS …200 Participants Trained in Ethics, Values and Integrity

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October 09, 2025
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CENTRE FOR ETHICS IN COLLABORATION WITH LASU HOLDS 2-DAY ETHICAL WORKERS’ RETREAT FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS

…200 Participants Trained in Ethics, Values and Integrity

The Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO), in collaboration with Lagos State University (LASU), Main Campus, Ojo, has organised a two-day Train-the-Trainers Ethical Workers’ Retreat (EWR) for no fewer than 100 members of staff and 100 student leaders of the University.

The retreat, which aimed to deepen the culture of ethics, integrity, and value-based leadership among members of the LASU community, held between 6th and 7th October 2025 at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, LASU Main Campus, Ojo. The retreat was themed: *“Understanding the Fundamentals of Workplace Ethics and Public Service Value Mentality: The Expected Ethical Conduct/Leadership Role of Public Employees Towards an Ethically Sound University in a Renewed Hope Era.”*

Day One of the programme was dedicated to student leaders and the retreat featured paper presentations, interactive sessions, and value-driven discussions on ethical leadership.

Declaring the retreat open, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Oseni Taiwo Afisi, described the training as a “strategic investment in the moral and leadership foundation of the University community.”

The Vice-Chancellor in her speech stated that, in an era where ethical lapses often erode public trust, institutions such as LASU must stand as pillars of moral fortitude. She urged participants to view the retreat not merely as an event but as a call to responsibility, encouraging them to cascade the knowledge gained to their peers and colleagues. _"True transformation occurs when knowledge is multiplied"_, she remarked, adding that success would not be measured by certificates earned but by the lives touched and the ethical culture cultivated across the University.

She commended the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO) for its partnership and for previously recognising the Management with Integrity Awards, noting that the collaboration aligns seamlessly with the University’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Service.

The first paper presentation, titled *“Understanding the Fundamentals of Life Coping Skills Towards Excellence in Life and Academics”*, was delivered by Ethicist (Prince) Salih Musa Yakubu, founder of the Nigerian Youth Parliament and Executive Director of CESVO. He spoke extensively on the importance of life coping skills, navigating positive and negative thoughts, and the relevance of SWOT and SMART analyses to daily living.

He identified three core categories of life skills as thinking, social, and emotional. He further highlighted the distinction between leadership and authority, urging students to be sources of positivity rather than negativity. His session included an interactive exercise in which students used SWOT analysis to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement.

The afternoon session featured Dr. Thomas Yusuf Adejo, who delivered a paper titled *“Acquiring Advanced Emotional Intelligence for Life and Academic Advancement."* He emphasised the importance of emotional intelligence in balancing academic and personal responsibilities, improving public service orientation, enhancing accountability, reducing stress, and fostering strong social skills among student leaders.

Day Two of the retreat focused on staff participants. The first presentation, titled *“Managing Workplace Executive Stress, a Silent Killer in a Recessed Economy: The Way Out”*, was delivered by Ethicist Salih Musa Yakubu. He educated participants on various personality types and how these influence workplace behaviour and performance. Staff members also engaged in a practical exercise utilising the stress therapy through questionnaire techniques to assess and manage their stress levels effectively.

Subsequently, Dr. Thomas Yusuf Adejo presented a paper titled *“Acquiring Advanced Emotional Intelligence and Personal Skills for Healthy Relationships in the Workplace."* He discussed the application of emotional intelligence in building healthier and more productive relationships, fostering empathy, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work environment.

The retreat concluded with the presentation of a Co-Sponsorship Certificate to Lagos State University in recognition of its partnership and support for the successful organisation of the programme. Certificates of participation were also presented to all attending staff and student leaders.

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