The Federal government has issued a directive that Civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 including others on essential duties should resume duties on a full scale given the measures put in place to contain the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19.
The directive which was signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan is titled Resumption of officers on Grade Levels 12 and 13 and those on essential duties.
According to the directive, the mentioned civil servants would now work from Monday to Friday beginning from 8 am to 4 pm as was the case before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The HoS further stated that permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers are to define the officers performing essential services in their Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Resumption Of Civil Servants
However, she cautioned against violation of safety protocols and advised that regular hand washing and sanitizing remain critical in the fight against the spread of the virus.
She advised Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers to consider the option of duty rosters in if the number of staff resuming work is large.
