The Federal Government has issued a directive for the resumption of civil servants on Grade Levels 12 & 13 and those on essential duties.
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This is premise on a circular dated 10th day of August, 2020 by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan which was sighted by TheNigeriaLawyer, titled “Resumption of officers on Grade Levels 12 and 13 and those on essential duties”.
Meanwhile, the circular noted that the resumption is due to the approved recommendation of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 by President Buhari.
“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.”
Furthermore, the resumption of duty starts from 8AM to 4PM daily.
“Also, the officers and those affected by earlier circulars on the 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.” It was added.
Meanwhile, it was noted that compliance with the COVID-19 protocols must be observed by the resuming civil servants.
“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.”
However, the circular noted that where there exists large numbers of staff, Perm. Secretaries are to devise duty rosters.
“Where the number of staff resuming work is large, Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers should consider the option of duty rosters,”
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