Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Tuesday said no amount of blackmail or propaganda would stop his administration from carrying out its public sector reforms, “which is aimed at stopping the rot in the state’s civil service.”

Mr Dickson stated this during a meeting with the various reform committees headed by the Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John-Jonah, stakeholders and labour leaders in Government House, Yenagoa.

In a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Francis OAgbo, Governor Dickson lamented the current situation “where workers stay idle at home and receive salaries”.

He noted that the ongoing reforms are to reposition the public sector for optimal performance, while also assuring genuine workers that, they have nothing to be afraid of as government means well for them.

According to him, the reforms which started in 2012 when he assumed office have started yielding fruit, in view of the drastic reduction in the monthly wage bill of the state from about N6 billion to N4 billion. He said the reforms are in the best interest of the people of the state.

He pointed out that with the reforms, more funds will be available for infrastructure development and healthcare delivery, while the economy of the state will equally be boosted to the overall benefit of the people.

He thanked the deputy governor, sub-committee chairmen and members of the various reform committees for their hard work and commitment, as well as labour leaders for their show of understanding to ensure the successful implementation of the reforms. He called for more cooperation between labour and the government.

Mr Dickson stressed that the reforms would help prevent wastage and leakages.

According to him, he will not to hand over a public sector riddled with payroll fraud, truancy and absenteeism among others to a new government in 2020. He said he would help ensure Bayelsa workers imbibe the spirit of dignity in labour.

“I want to commend the hardworking workers for our state as well as labour union leaders, who are part of this exercise for their understanding. I am aware of the misinformation out their but I promise you that from now on, you will see more interaction to douse this misinformation.



“Overall I want to assure the state and the public service that this government means well for the state. The public service reforms is in the interest of the state and if we say we all love this state then we must work together to reposition the state. We cannot be a state with an inefficient, fraudulent and indiscipline public service.

“What goes on in this state cannot be tolerated in other states. The public service is place where you see dedicated, disciplined and committed people who are trained to serve their people to the best of their ability and retire with honour and dignity. You cannot have a workforce where people stay in the payroll and collect salaries they did not work for,” he added.



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well-done sir! every governor in Nigeria should come and learn from you. the transparency in your governance in amiable. Reformation is not always easy it takes focus and conviction and you have all this qualities and more, keep at it for those who blackmail you today will sing your praise tomorrow
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BayelsaLegacy:
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Tuesday said no amount of blackmail or propaganda would stop his administration from carrying out its public sector reforms, “which is aimed at stopping the rot in the state’s civil service.”

Mr Dickson stated this during a meeting with the various reform committees headed by the Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John-Jonah, stakeholders and labour leaders in Government House, Yenagoa.

In a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Francis OAgbo, Governor Dickson lamented the current situation “where workers stay idle at home and receive salaries”.

He noted that the ongoing reforms are to reposition the public sector for optimal performance, while also assuring genuine workers that, they have nothing to be afraid of as government means well for them.

According to him, the reforms which started in 2012 when he assumed office have started yielding fruit, in view of the drastic reduction in the monthly wage bill of the state from about N6 billion to N4 billion. He said the reforms are in the best interest of the people of the state.

He pointed out that with the reforms, more funds will be available for infrastructure development and healthcare delivery, while the economy of the state will equally be boosted to the overall benefit of the people.

He thanked the deputy governor, sub-committee chairmen and members of the various reform committees for their hard work and commitment, as well as labour leaders for their show of understanding to ensure the successful implementation of the reforms. He called for more cooperation between labour and the government.

Mr Dickson stressed that the reforms would help prevent wastage and leakages.

According to him, he will not to hand over a public sector riddled with payroll fraud, truancy and absenteeism among others to a new government in 2020. He said he would help ensure Bayelsa workers imbibe the spirit of dignity in labour.

“I want to commend the hardworking workers for our state as well as labour union leaders, who are part of this exercise for their understanding. I am aware of the misinformation out their but I promise you that from now on, you will see more interaction to douse this misinformation.



“Overall I want to assure the state and the public service that this government means well for the state. The public service reforms is in the interest of the state and if we say we all love this state then we must work together to reposition the state. We cannot be a state with an inefficient, fraudulent and indiscipline public service.

“What goes on in this state cannot be tolerated in other states. The public service is place where you see dedicated, disciplined and committed people who are trained to serve their people to the best of their ability and retire with honour and dignity. You cannot have a workforce where people stay in the payroll and collect salaries they did not work for,” he added.



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Please o, aside from political bias, what single impact or achievement has this man made in bayelsa for his 8years in service?? And he is talking about redundancy and absenteeism Really

Someone that sent bayelsan students to languish abroad in poverty and suffering. Smh

blackpanda:
Please o, aside from political bias, what single impact or achievement has this man made in bayelsa for his 8years in service?? And he is talking about redundancy and absenteeism Really

Someone that sent bayelsan students to languish abroad in poverty and suffering. Smh

go to bayelsa and find out before you come here and spew trash

well done sir, dont be distracted by detractors of the state that dont want your state to progress,bayelsa people are behind you

to eat the honey in a cave, you wont be afraid of the axe. in simple line, theres need fro sacrifice to enjoy the latter glory. this reform will be to the benefit of the people of the state, if they support the governor in achieving the goals. for now its all about sacrifices through the reform.

You are a blessing to Bayelsa state sir, these pressures can only make you stronger because we believe your government is able and capable to handle them. The era of "no work and get paid" is over, all hands must be on deck to achieve this dream of the New Bayelsa. We commend your hard work

blackpanda:
Please o, aside from political bias, what single impact or achievement has this man made in bayelsa for his 8years in service?? And he is talking about redundancy and absenteeism Really

Someone that sent bayelsan students to languish abroad in poverty and suffering. Smh

educate yourself dude!!! little wonder your president said y'all are illiterates like him who cant defend his WAEC result. read and take a walk to Bayelsa. im sure you are a fan of trekking for victory.