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COVID-19: Nigerian govt orders its workers to stay at home
The Federal Government on Monday directed workers in the public sector to work from home following the spread of coronavirus in the country.
A circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), titled: “Compulsory Stay at Home of Non-Essential Public Servants on GL 12 And Below As A Further Measure to Curtail The Spread of COVID-19,” and signed by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said the directive took effect from Tuesday.
According to the circular, the stay-at-home order covers public servants on grade level 12 and below.
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It read: “ All other categories of officers who will be at work, are strongly advised to limit the number of visitors they receive to the barest minimum. This is to reduce physical contact as much as possible.”
See details of the government’s circular below:
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