Diri, who stated this in his office, when he received the Federal Commissioner representing Bayelsa in the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mr. Tonye Okio, also promised to support the agency to ensure that the state gets its fair share of positions and infrastructure.

His Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, quoted the governor as saying he was aware of the unfair distribution of federal positions and amenities among Nigerians, as a former member of the House of Representatives.

While advocating more openings for Bayelsans at the centre, Diri encouraged people of the state to be open to opportunities to fill the state’s quota at the federal level.

Okio explained that the FCC had two mandates, although only one has so far been activated, which is ensuring equitable distribution of positions.

He said President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commission to activate the second mandate, which is ensuring equitable distribution of social amenities.