By Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Lagos State Head of Service, Friday, conveyed the approval of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for all offices in the state’s secretariat, Alausa, as well as other government establishments statewide, to be opened for activities, with effect from Monday, 4th. Blackboxnigeria gathered.
The Head of service stated that the approval, as contained in a circular issued on Thursday, 30, with reference number CIR/HOS/’20/VOL.1/046, was in response to the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari, that the existing lockdown in Lagos State should be eased gradually.
“it is worthy of note that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had in a statewide broadcast, Wednesday evening, issued some specific directives to public servants in the state on modalities for resumption after weeks of lockdown in the state.” Mr. Hakeem said.
While listing some of the new protocols, officers on grade level 12 and below must continue working from home, unless otherwise directed by their accounting officers, with the exception of front line responders and other essential health workers, irrespective of grade, as well as enforcement agencies.
The Head of State, while urging accounting officers to carry out an assessment of critical staff, identifying essential officers and drawing up a flexible work roaster for officers on grade 13 and above, in compliance with the physical distancing principle, stated that sanitizers, as well as washable and reusable face masks must be distributed to officers as non-usage of the items will attract strict penalties.
In addition, the head of state instructed all directors of administration and human resource to ensure that the entire office environment is disinfected and kept clean always.
“officers in need of medical assistance should do so via consultation through telephone of online, in order to reduce visits to the staff clinic and hospitals.
“all public servants must abide by the 8pm-6am curfew pronounced by the governor, the secretariat will remain closed to members of the public and non-staff who are advised to conduct their affairs through other channels such as telephone, emails and online platforms.
“I also encourage ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to ensure adequate personal hygiene by providing liquid soap with running water at all entrances and in toilets for regular and thorough washing of hands.” Mr. Hakeem said.
