Tobi Adebayo
The Federal Government has extended the work-from-home directive for civil servants till June 11th, as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly strain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed made the announcement on Monday and said that the directive applied to civil servants from Grade 12 and below.
He stated further that the use of face masks and other NPIs were mandatory.
“All Government staff on GL. 12 and below are to continue to stay at home until 11th June 2021;
“Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executives to be held accountable for enforcing NPI rules in their domains with frequent spot checks; and
“Ensure that all NPIs are observed. Mandatory and proper use of face masks in all government premises.”
“Encourage virtual meetings by offices. Avoid large meetings, decongest offices and ensure they are well-ventilated;
“Encourage staff to work from home where possible;
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“Mobile courts to enforce on-the-spot fines and close premises that repeatedly violate rules;
“Mandatory use of face masks and other NPIs. no face mask, no entry;
“Personalised services to ensure face masks are worn when selling goods or providing services and ensure provision of sanitisers and appropriate PPEs to all workers; and
“Encourage the use of approved Ag-Rapid Diagnostic Tests as recommended in the guidance for the use of approved COVID-19 AG-RDTS in Nigeria (on NCDC website),” he said.
