The Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday unveiled a fresh package of welfare approvals, including new allowances, promotion arrears and other benefits for workers in the state’s mainstream civil service, local government and education sectors, with the packages expected to cost billions of naira.
The government also reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare and strengthening the state bureaucracy to improve service delivery.
The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, disclosed this during an enlarged meeting with labour leaders and representatives, as well as top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, and the Head of Service, Dr Ebiye Sawyer, at Government House, Yenagoa.
Giving a breakdown of the approvals, Akpe said Governor Douye Diri had approved the extension of the retirement age and years of service for health workers from 60 to 65 years and from 35 to 40 years, respectively.
According to him, the governor also approved the 2026 medical residency training fund, revised earned allowances, as well as the implementation of the 2025 promotions and arrears for staff of the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital.
