The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dame Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has officially launched the construction of a nine-storey secretariat complex in Bayelsa State, a project designed to enhance the working environment for civil servants.
In his remarks on Saturday, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, said the workers’ complex would be an electronic secretariat, noting that the cost of the project was N46 billion.
Diri said,”My dear civil servants, as we embark on this project, a project of over 46billion naira, I can assure you all that funding will not be an issue. We believe that you will also reciprocate by being punctual, committed to your work and ensuring that government programs and policies are executed at record time.”
Diri, who assured that funding of the project would not be a problem, said the timeline for delivery was 24 months and charged the state workers to reciprocate the government’s support for their welfare and wellbeing.
Walson-Jack stated that the initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen both state and federal civil service structures, ultimately improving governance and service delivery.
She described the project as a reflection of the government’s dedication to providing a more conducive work environment for public servants.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Deputy Governors Chief Werinipre Seibarugu and Rtd Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, members of the National Assembly, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Abraham Ingobere, state legislators, federal permanent secretaries, commissioners, senior government officials, elder statesmen, and civil servants.
