Return to work, Federal Govt tells civil servants

Head of Service, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan says all Federal Secretariats have been decontaminated. (Guardian)

Nigerian Government on Thursday ordered civil servants from Grade level 14 and above to resume on Monday.

The government advised affected officers to limit the number of visitors they welcome to their offices adding that hand-washing facilities should be located at every strategic location within their office premises.

The order is contained in a circular by Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan.

The circular added that the Federal secretariat complexes have been decontaminated.

It added that efforts are ongoing to do the same in other public offices.

The circular reads: “Further to Mr. President’s broadcast on a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown measures occasioned by COVID-19, officers on GL 14 and above and those in essential services are hereby directed to resume work with effect from Monday, 4th of May, 2020 in the first instance.“

“Offices are to open three times a week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – and close at 2pm on each day.”

 

 

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