The Federal Government has directed civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 and those on essential duties to resume full duties.
The directive was given by Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, in a circular dated August 10, 2020.
Before the new directive was given, workers on Grade Level 14 and above were the ones resuming at their duty posts and they used to work for three days in a week, as part of the measures put in place to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Yemi-Esan in the circular said: “Following Mr. President’s approval of the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, officers on Grade Levels 12 and 13, and those on essential services are hereby directed to be in the office every working day (Monday to Friday) with effect from Monday, August 10, 2020.
“Also, the officers and those affected by earlier circulars on resumption of duty are now to resume by 8 am and close by 4 pm daily.
“Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers are to define the officers performing essential services in their MDAs.
“However, in doing so, consideration must be given to the health implication of the number to recall for duties in the light of the extant guidelines on the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.”
She appealed to the officers to comply fully with the directives and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic preventive measures which include physical distancing maintenance, washing and/or sanitising of hands regularly and wearing of facemasks.
She said while efforts must made to avoid overcrowding at offices with large number of staff, Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers should consider duty rosters option.
