The work-from-home directive of the federal government to civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below has been extended till the end of March to checkmate the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan in a circular titled ‘Stay-At – Home Directive continues ref -HCSF/3065/VOL.I/83,” said the latest directive was in adherence to the advice of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
Dr Yemi-Esan in a statement by Abdulganiyu Aminu, Director, Pres and Public Relations, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation said the downward trend in the number of reported cases must be sustained; hence the extension of the work-from-home directive.
The Head of Service also emphasized the need for public servants to ensure strict compliance with the existing guidelines on the prevention and spread of COVID-19, and directed all Permanent Secretaries and chief executive officers to bring the content of the circular to concerned persons for immediate and strict compliance.
