Local Government Councils in Bayelsa State have cleared the N12 Billion arrears of pensions, gratuities and death benefits owed retired workers in the various LGAs.
At a programme to celebrate the success of Local Government reforms in the state with the theme: “Promoting Local Government Workers' Welfare: The Bayelsa Model" at the Banquet hall, Yenagoa, the governor received an award as the "Best Governor on Local Government Area Reforms in Nigeria” from the national leadership of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees(NULGE) and Medical and Health Workers' Union of Nigeria (MHWUN).
In his remark, Governor Diri appreciated the union leaders for the award, and promised to continue to prioritize the welfare of local government workers and pensioners in line with the new reforms.
"When we started the reforms at the local government level, the challenges were overwhelming. Local governments were owing backlog of debts, pensions and gratuities.
Our reforms transformed the local government councils. Our local government Chairmen started performing. They were able to clear the backlog of debts, pensions and gratuities, embarking on infrastructural projects and several other things they were unable to do.
Governor Diri acknowledged the diligent supervisory role of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, in the success of the reforms.
Dignitaries at the event were the Deputy Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Ogbere, Leader of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Obolo Bubou, Hon. Richard Ibegu, Chief of Staff Government House, Dr. Peter Akpe, Deputy Chief of Staff Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor's office, Mr. Gowon Toruwouyei, Commissioners, National Leadership of NULGE, Local Government Chairmen and other top government officials.
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