Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- The Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has appointed a new head for the state civil service.

Mr Dickson has also appointed 32 new permanent secretaries "to fill existing vacancies in the civil service," a statement said.

The new acting head of service, Biobelemoye Charles-Onyeama, is said to be the most senior permanent secretary in Bayelsa civil service.

Mrs Charles-Onyeama's appointment followed the retirement of the former head of service, Luka Obiri.

The appointments were announced on Tuesday through a statement from Mr Dickson's spokesperson, Fidelis Soriwei.

According to the statement, "The appointments are based on seniority in service, meritorious service and fair spread among the Local Government Ar...