In a continued effort to stem the spike in covid19 infections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today issued a fresh directive to state public servants.
News monitored on the confirmed Twitter handle of the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary states that workers on Grade Level 14 and below should stay away from the offices.
The directive is a review of the work-from-home order initially in place.
He however, instructed that first responders and staff on essential duty are excluded from the the fresh order.
The statement:
“The Lagos State Governor, Mr @jidesanwoolu has approved a further extension of the work-from-home order to all State Public Servants on Grade Levels 14 and below from Mon, 18th Jan. 2021, to Mon., 1st Feb. 2021, to curtail the spread of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hakeem Muri-Okunola 
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu 
Gboyega Akosile
“A statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, noted that the directive excludes staff on essential duty as well as First Responders, urging all public servants to stay safe and ensure continued observance of all COVID-19 protocols for physical distancing, use of face masks, regular washing of hands with soap and running water as well as the use of hand sanitisers.
“Muri-Okunola also stated that the weekly duty rosters should be maintained for effective service delivery by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the State Government.”
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