President Buhari Is Neglecting Bayelsa – Governor Dickson Cries Out

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has expressed dismay over what he described as the poor representation of the state in all cadres of the federal civil service.

He called on the Federal Government to reverse the “unfair and inequitable” trend, a statement on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said.

The governor was quoted as expressing his concern during a courtesy call on him by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, at the Government House, Yenagoa.

Dickson also challenged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to intensify efforts on the completion of the ongoing federal secretariat project in the state.


According to him, available employment statistics reveal that Bayelsa ranks among few states that are poorly represented in all cadres of the Federal Civil Service.

He added that Bayelsa State does not have any federal permanent secretary.

The governor said,

“We will like you to give us listening ears as we make the case for a fair and equitable representation in all cadres of the public service of the federation. A case in point is the absence of a permanent secretary from Bayelsa State in the Federal Civil Service.

“As you are more aware than I am, since the retirement of Amb. Godknows Igali, our state is now one of the few states that does not have representation at that level. I don’t believe it is deliberate.

“But, I will like to call your attention to that, because you are also a member of the Federal Executive Council.”