The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said it would soon resuscitate its printing press with a view to meeting up with the demands of ministries, agencies and parastatals in printing government documents.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson gave this assurance when he visited the State Printing Press in Ovom, Yenagoa.
He said government would procure brand new digital printing machines and other office equipment in order to enhance their operations, disclosing that very soon, all government documents would be printed by the printing press.
Iworiso-Markson said that the equipment would be procured from funds provided for in the 2018 budget, once it is assented to by the Governor.
The Commissioner appreciated the staff for their relentless efforts despite some challenges and charged them to remain steadfast and committed in the discharge of their duties.
“This place needs urgent intervention because you print sensitive documents belonging to government. I have to come here myself to see things and I have seen some of your challenges. But I must assure you that things will begin to change here.
“Very soon we will buy brand new digital equipment to make sure that you print all government documents here. Government documents are sensitive so we can’t afford to take them out for printing. I want to appreciate you for your steadfastness and urge you not to be dismayed,” he said.
Earlier, the Government Printer, Akanyo Zipamo commended the state government for the plan to resuscitate the Press.
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