HoS inspects Federal Secretariat in Bayelsa, commends workers

Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa

Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, has commended federal civil servants in Bayelsa State for their commitment and dedication to public service ideals.

Walson-Jack stated this on Friday during an interactive session with federal workers after inspecting the Goodluck Jonathan Federal Secretariat, on Oxbow Lake Road, Yenagoa.

According to her, “We are in Bayelsa to interact with federal workers to know their challenges and how to address them.

“I commend you all for staying back in your offices to welcome me and my entourage, as today is Friday.

“I was also civil servant in Bayelsa and it is indeed a home coming for me. It is truly an honour also to reconnect with federal civil servants in the state.

“They played a significant role in shaping my civil service career. I was here in Bayelsa before I transferred my service to the federal civil service, I, therefore, encourage you to put in your best,” she said.

In her address, Mrs Wealth Oziegbe, Ag. Chairman, Association of Heads of Federal Establishments, Bayelsa Chapter, commended the Head of Service for the fact-finding visit to the state.

She said that the Association of Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies resident in Bayelsa, was an umbrella body housing over 60 Federal Government Establishments.

According to her: “It has been in existence since 2024, comprising federal government MDAs, Paramilitary, in the state.

“The MDAs resident in Bayelsa moved into this secretariat complex on July 30, 2023, after it’s completion and commissioning by the former President Mohammadu Buhari.

“Our coming together under one roof has also enhanced our individual service delivery.

“It has also improved inter-agencies collaboration towards effective work performance in delivering the desired goals of the federal civil service.

“We appreciate the support and provisions of the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” she said.

She said that one of the workers challenges in the secretariat was the absence of electricity.

“This has to large extent hindered effective service delivery among the agencies here. We appeal that you use your good office to address the challenge for us,” she said.