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By Modupe Shodeinde
All Civil Servants from Grade 14 and below in Lagos have been directed to continue working from home till January 18, 2021.
In a statement signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu extended the directives earlier issued by the state that civil servants of Grade Level 14 and below work from home for 14 days starting from December 21, 2020.
The statement reads partly: “Sequel to Head of Service Circular Ref. No: CIR/HOS/20/Vol.1/139 of 18th December 2020 on stemming the tide of the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the State, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has further directed all State Public Servants on Grade Levels 14 and below to continue working from home till Monday, 18th January 2021.
“Expectedly, the directive excludes Essential Duty Staff, as well as First Responders.
“Furthermore, while wishing all staff a prosperous and fulfilling year, please be informed that the Y2021 First Work Day Prayer Session for all Public Servants in Lagos State shall be held in line with tradition on Monday 4th January 2020.
“However, in keeping with COVID-19 Protocols, the session shall be held via Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook from 7.45am prompt.
Public Servants were also enjoined to stay safe and ensure strict adherence to all COVID-19 protocols to curb the spread of the pandemic in the State.
“All Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to note the contents of this circular for compliance and give it the deserved Service-wide publicity.” the statement read.
