Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has affirmed that his administration will give priority attention to the welfare of civil servants in the state.
The governor gave the assurance during a visit to the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
According to a release signed by the SSA on Media to the Governor, Boniface Onyedi, Governor Fubara was accompanied by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nweke and Permanent Secretaries in the state. He was warmly and enthusiastically received at the Secretariat Complex by the workers.
Addressing the workers, Sir Fubara said the visit is to make on-the-spot assessment of the state of the facilities at the Secretariat and to address the challenges with the intent of improving the productivity of workers.
He noted the challenges of utilities, particularly supply of water and security.
The Governor stated that Rivers Government had invested much on water supply in the secretariat, but that there was nothing to show for the efforts, and called for investigation on how the funds were utilized.
The governor charged the civil servants to show more commitment and dedication to their duties, and added that indolence and nonchalant attitudes will not be condoned.
Earlier, Governor Fubara held an inaugural meeting with the Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt with a charge to reorganize the state Civil Service for greater efficiency.
Briefing the press shortly after the meeting, the Head of Service, Dr George Nweke said the meeting provided an avenue for the Permanent Secretaries to intimate the governor on how to improve the civil service.
The Head of Service said the Permanent Secretaries assured the governor of their commitment to strengthening the state workforce through effective mobilization of workers.
They applauded the governor for the renewed hope and consideration and pledge to enhance welfare of the civil servants.