2026 Workers’ Day: Diri Allocates 108 Okaka Housing Units to Bayelsa Workers, Applauds Tinubu

May 01, 2026
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has directed the immediate allocation of 108 newly completed housing units in Okaka, Yenagoa, to civil servants, as part of measures to improve workers’ welfare in the state.

The governor gave the directive during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at Peace Park in Yenagoa, responding to key demands presented by organised labour.
Diri also announced that all annual step increments for civil servants would be implemented going forward. He explained that the payment of promotion arrears and annual increments was already underway and would continue until all outstanding obligations are fully cleared.

In addition, the governor disclosed plans to expand the transportation support scheme for workers, stating that more modern buses would be added to the existing fleet serving civil servants.
The Bayelsa helmsman expressed appreciation to Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for recently inaugurating several legacy projects executed by his administration. He assured residents that the newly installed gas turbines would soon be operational, significantly improving electricity supply across the state.

Diri further commended Bayelsa workers for their cooperation and contributions to the progress of the state, noting that the achievements of his administration were made possible through a strong partnership with the workforce.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Bayelsa State, Comrade Barnabas Simon, who delivered a joint address on behalf of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), lauded the governor for prioritising workers’ welfare under his Assured Prosperity Administration.
The event was attended by top government officials, including the Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe; Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimbofa Ayaowei; Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye; Acting Chief of Staff, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo; service commanders, members of the state executive council, and other dignitaries.