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Bayelsa Govt Approves Farming Days For Civil Servants
The Bayelsa State Civil Service Commission has officially announced a bi-weekly farming schedule for its employees, cutting down the work week to three days in the state, Nation Post reports.
This decision was made in accordance with Governor Douye Diri’s instructions to motivate civil servants to engage in agriculture due to the increasing cost of living.
A memo issued by the state’s Head of Service, Mrs. Biobelemoye Charles-Onyeama, outlined that the two-day break is designated for farming activities to enhance food security within the state.
The circular read: “I am directed to inform you that the governor has approved three days within the week as work days for all staff on salary Grade level 14 and below other than teachers, medical personnel and those performing essential duties for the next six months.
“The remaining two days in the working week are granted to civil servants as farming days to promote food security.
“All accounting officers should ensure that every staff report to work three times in the week, so that no office, department or unit is completely closed at any time.
“The circular comes into effect from April 29, 2024.”
