FG Orders Levels 12, 13 Civil Servants Back To Work
AMINA HUSSAINI
The Federal Government has ordered Grade Levels 12 and 13 civil servants back to work with effect from Monday, August 10, 2020.
The new directive was issued via a circular with reference number CSF/3065/Vol.1/1 and signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Folashade Mejabi Yemi-Esan.
In the circular titled “Resumption of Officers on Grade Levels 12 and 13”, the HOCSF said the recall of Grade Level 12 and 13 workers as well as those on essential duties was approved by President Muhammadu 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 10th August, 2020.
“Also the Officers and those affected by earlier circulars on resumption of duty are now to resume by 8.00a.m and close by 4.00p.m. daily,” Yemi-Esan stated.
She directed permanent secretaries and chief executive officers of Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies to define the officers performing essential services in their MDAs.
In doing so, she advised that consideration should 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.
“As they resume work daily, the officers are to ensure full compliance with the directives and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic preventive measures including maintenance of physical distancing, regular washing and/or sanitising of hands and wearing of face masks.
“Furthermore, efforts should be made to avoid overcrowding in individual offices. Where the number of staff resuming work is large, Permanent Secretaries/Chief Executive Officers should consider the option of duty rosters,” Yemi-Esan added.
Prior to the latest directive, only workers from grade level 14 and above were permitted to resume work thrice a week after the government eased the lockdown.
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