BREAKING: FG extends stay-at-home directive for workers

The Federal Government (FG) has further extended the work-from-home directive to civil servants.
The latest development was made known via a circular by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan.

The Federal Government (FG) has further extended the work-from-home directive to civil servants on Salary Grade Levels 12 and below.

The latest development was made known via a circular by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan.

The circular was titled, ‘Stay-at-home directive continues’, and dated March 3, 2021.

“Further to the circular No: HCSF/3065/Vol.1/68 dated 26th January 2021, and following the advice of the presidential task force on COVID-19, all officers on SGL 12 and below are to continue working from home till the end of March 2021.

“While it is acknowledged that there has been a reduction in the number of reported cases of COVID-19, it is important that this downward trend be maintained. It is to this end, that the work-from-home directive has to continue as specified above.

“It is also important to emphasise the need to ensure strict compliance with the existing guidelines on the prevention and spread of COVID-19.

“Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers are enjoined to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all concerned and ensure strict compliance,” the circular read.