Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed public servants in Lagos from Grade Levels 1-12 to resume in their offices from Monday, November 2nd.
The governor’s directive was passed via a circular titled: “Re: Further easing of COVID-19 lockdown, with Ref. No: CIR/HOS/’20/Vol.1/115, issued by the Office of the Head of Service, and dated 30th October, 2020.
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The latest easing of the lockdown, the circular noted was sequel to the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the State Ministry of Health advisory on the same.
The circular was signed by the Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Muri Okunola, and copied to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government in the state.
It read in part: “Sequel to the informed recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the State Ministry of Health advisory on same, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved that all public servants on salary Grade Levels 1- 12, who were directed to work from home since March, 2020 resume at the office with effect from Monday, November 2, 2020.”
“Furthermore, in order to ensure physical distancing in respective MDAs, Accounting Officers are to maintain Attendance Duty Roster and ensure strict compliance with all COVID-19 protocols in the workplace.”
Muri-Okunola charged all Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to note the contents of the Circular for compliance and give it the Service-wide publicity it deserves.
