As the second wave of coronavirus strikes and with surging numbers being recorded, the Nigerian government has ordered its workers on Grade levels 12 and below to stay at home.
The order, which was issued by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan via circular no. HCSF/3065/Vol.1 /47 dated 22nd December, 2020, said the order, in the interim, is for the period of 5 weeks, with effect from Wednesday 23rd December, 2020 until further directive is issued.
The directive also ordered officers on grades levels 13 and above to, while at work, adhere to other preventive measures, including the maintenance of physical distancing, regular hands washing and/or sanitising of hands, wearing of face masks and reducing the number of visitors.
Read the circular below:
“Following Mr. President’s approval of recommendations of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in the light of the second wave of infections in Nigeria, officers on Grade Level 12 and below are hereby directed to stay at home for a period of 5 weeks, effective Wednesday 23rd December, 2020, and await further directive.
“This has become necessary to streamline the number of officers that come to work daily. Notwithstanding, the affected officers are expected to perform their duties from home. Meanwhile, in reporting to their offices for duty, officers on GL 13 and above are to adhere to other preventive measures including the maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing and/or sanitising of hands, wearing of face masks and reducing the number of visitors.
“Furthermore, in line with the prescription of the PTF, virtual meetings are to be encouraged in offices with a view to minimizing physical contact. In addition, Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers are expected to sustain the provision and use of necessary amenities in compliance with the existing guidelines on prevention of the spread of the pandemic.
“Security operatives manning the gates to offices should be directed to demand for the identity card of staff coming to the office to ensure that they are on GL 13 and above before granting them access to the premises,” the circular reads.
