NGFormer Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for the harmonization of civil service structures and salaries between the federal and state levels during a ceremony in Yenagoa. Speaking at the foundation-laying event for the Bayelsa State Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries' Secretariat Complex, Jonathan praised the quality of the state's public service and highlighted past reforms he implemented as governor, including introducing Grade Level 17 for directors. He emphasized the importance of creating a dedicated secretariat for retired officials to benefit both retirees and the public. The state governor, represented by the Head of Service, expressed support for the project, while association chairman Collins Daniel outlined plans for the facility, which includes administrative spaces, event halls, and recreational areas, with an estimated cost of N500 million over two years.
Bias read (Center): The article presents former President Jonathan's call for civil service reform as a policy proposal rather than taking a partisan stance. While the topic involves governance and public administration, the framing remains neutral, focusing on policy discussion without overtly endorsing specific left-
