The Bayelsa government on Tuesday
said that the on-going civil service reforms
in the state owned media outfits is to promote professionalism and ensure
effective service delivery.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Daniel
Iworiso-Markson stated this while receiving the report of the Bayelsa State
Media Corporation Committee in his office at the Information House Yenago.
Iworiso-Markson explained that the state government was desirous of
evolving a media corporation that could withstand the changing trends in the
media industry and dictate the pace for others.
According to him, the reforms in the media industry isnecessary to have
value for money and enhance quality output.
The commissioner said government would no longer tolerate a situation
where state owned media houses, with more qualified employees could not meet
the challenges of on the spot reportage like less endowed media outfits.
He expressed the hope that the committee recommendations cover critical
issues such as governance system and staffing in order to guarantee that the
new media corporation is in line with the Public Service Reforms and modern
trends in the industry.
He commended the committee for the timely submission of its report,
assuring that government would look at the recommendations with a view to
implementing them.
He also expressed the hope that members of the committee would make
themselves available for future service when called upon.
Chairman of the Committee, Barr. Rex Bribena Ekpi said the
committee report is practical and implementable.
Bribena explained that the report also included draft legislation which
would lead to the amalgamation of the existing media houses and the
establishment of the Bayelsa State Media Corporation.
It would be recalled that Iworiso-Markson inaugurated the Bayelsa Media
Corporation Committee five weeks ago.
The inauguration was sequel to Gov. Seriake Dickson’s directives for the
amalgamation of the state owned media outfits.
According to Dickson consolidating government owned media into one
single entity will make for effective
management and enhanced productivity.
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