Gov Dickson Queries HOS, AG, Others Over Delay In Payment Of Salaries

..... says further delays will not be tolerated

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has expressed dismay over the delay in the payment of salaries to workers in the State, despite his directive to this effect.

The Governor, who frowned at the situation has, therefore, directed the 

Head of Service, the Accountant – General and the Accountants of all the Ministries, MDAs, Departments and Parastatals to ensure that, the directive is carried out, not later than Monday, 13^th of June, 2016.

A Government House statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, says Governor Dickson queried why the salaries were delayed, despite the fact that, monies were released to all the ministries, MDAs, Departments and Parastatals, since last Thursday, when the directive was issued.

According to the statement, the Governor has also demanded an immediate explanation from the Head of Service, the Accountant General and other relevant officers on what necessitated the delay.

While regretting the unfortunate situation, he also used the opportunity to commend workers in the state for their patience, sense of maturity and understanding, stressing that, the Government remains committed to the welfare of workers at all levels in the State.

Hon. Dickson, however, warned that, failure to carry out the directive by Monday will attract stringent disciplinary action against the erring officers of the Government.