The Federal Government has directed civil servants on Grade Level 14 and above to return to work.
The civil servants, including those on essential services, are to resume work on daily basis with effect from Tuesday, June 2, 2020, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Esan, said.
Esan gave the directive in a statement by the Director of Information, Mrs Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to Esan, “To this effect, concerned officers are hereby directed to report to work daily; Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 2p. m. daily.
“The officers are to ensure full compliance with the directives and advice on the prevention of the COVID -19 pandemic.
“These measures include maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing and /or sanitising of hands and wearing of facemasks.”
The HoS further advised heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to limit the number of visitors they receive to the barest minimum and ensure that the visitors complied with safety and health advice/directives.
Esan also urged Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of the MDAs to abide by the guidelines and advice on preventive measures contained in earlier circulars.