The Prosperity Government Convoy Drivers of Bayelsa State ❗❗❗❗❗❗
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:18 am
Convoy drivers in Bayelsa State(GOVERNOR CONVOY DRIVERS)—like across Nigeria—play an indispensable role in our society. They transport government officials, critical supplies, and VIPs, often under dangerous and high-pressure conditions. Yet, despite the gravity of their responsibilities, these essential workers are grossly underpaid and undervalued.
The Bayelsa State Governor Convoy drivers earn as little as ₦50,000 per month—a wage that does not reflect the risk, sacrifice, or dedication their role demands.
They work long hours, facing life-threatening situations such as road accidents, armed robbery, and even political violence, all with no health insurance, no pension, no hazard allowance, and no job security.
When tragedy strikes, these men and their families are often abandoned, left to deal with the emotional and financial aftermath alone. This is not just a labour issue—it’s a human rights issue.
The Governor Convoy drivers are not just drivers. They are protectors, first responders, and guardians of public safety on the road. Treating them as disposable labor not only undermines their dignity but also endangers the very systems they support.
This is a call to action.
We urge the Bayelsa State Governor to:
Review and increase salaries to reflect the risks involved.
Provide comprehensive health insurance and pension schemes.
Establish hazard allowances and compensation policies.
Create a platform for the Governor's Convoy drivers to voice concerns and seek support.
“₦50,000 cannot buy justice. It cannot buy safety. And it certainly cannot buy the life of a convoy driver risking it daily for public service.”
Let us recognize the critical role convoy drivers play and treat them with the respect, protection, and fairness they deserve.
Justice for convoy drivers is justice for all workers. Their welfare is not optional—it is essential.
Douye Diri
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7351474 ... 7S9Ucbxw6v
The Bayelsa State Governor Convoy drivers earn as little as ₦50,000 per month—a wage that does not reflect the risk, sacrifice, or dedication their role demands.
They work long hours, facing life-threatening situations such as road accidents, armed robbery, and even political violence, all with no health insurance, no pension, no hazard allowance, and no job security.
When tragedy strikes, these men and their families are often abandoned, left to deal with the emotional and financial aftermath alone. This is not just a labour issue—it’s a human rights issue.
The Governor Convoy drivers are not just drivers. They are protectors, first responders, and guardians of public safety on the road. Treating them as disposable labor not only undermines their dignity but also endangers the very systems they support.
This is a call to action.
We urge the Bayelsa State Governor to:
Review and increase salaries to reflect the risks involved.
Provide comprehensive health insurance and pension schemes.
Establish hazard allowances and compensation policies.
Create a platform for the Governor's Convoy drivers to voice concerns and seek support.
“₦50,000 cannot buy justice. It cannot buy safety. And it certainly cannot buy the life of a convoy driver risking it daily for public service.”
Let us recognize the critical role convoy drivers play and treat them with the respect, protection, and fairness they deserve.
Justice for convoy drivers is justice for all workers. Their welfare is not optional—it is essential.
Douye Diri
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7351474 ... 7S9Ucbxw6v