Wale Jagun
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has directed staff of the State Government on Grade Level 14 and below to stay off their offices and work from home till January 18, 2021, as part of measures to tackle the second wave of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.
It was gathered that the directive, as contained in a release on Sunday (today) signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, was due to the increase in recorded cases of those that have contacted the virus,
Governor Sanwo-Olu who said the directive excludes essential duty staff, as well as first responders, enjoined all public servants to stay safe and keep adhering to all COVID-19 protocols in order to rid the State of the pandemic in the shortest possible time.
According to statement, circular with the titled, “Re: Stemming the tide of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic”, to that effect has been issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to members of the State Executive Council and all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies on Sunday.
It also stated that the 2021 First Work Day Prayer Session for all public servants in Lagos State would be held virtually on Monday, January 4.
“Sequel to the 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”, the statement stated.
“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, 2021. However, in keeping with COVID-19 Protocols, the session shall be held via zoom and live streamed on facebook.
“In addition, all Public Servants are enjoined to stay safe and to keep adhering to all COVID-19 protocols in order to rid the State of the pandemic in the shortest possible time.
“All Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are urged to note the contents of this Circular for compliance and give it the deserved Service-wide publicity,” the circular stated.
