FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SIGN A VACCINE MANDATES FOR FEDERAL STAFF
Eventually, Nigerian government has toed the path of the American government in mandating federal workers to get vaccinated
A circular signed by the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan,on 26,2021 mandates federal workers to get vaccinated against the deadly Corona virus.
On friday night, the head of service explained that the vaccine mandate policy was in line with the recommendation of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19.
“All Federal Government employees would therefore be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within 72 hours."
It directed the staff who are yet to be vaccinated to proceed to designated centres to get in themselves vaccinated.
“All Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies and Extra-Ministerial Offices are enjoined to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of their staff and ensure strict compliance,”the circular read.
The government recalled that,”As part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic,officers from GL 12 and below were directed to work from home.”
“Following the advice of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, these category of officers are expected to resume duties on Wednesday,1st December,2021,
This steps has already been taken by the American president but faces backlashes on the mandate from anti vexxers. Hopefully the mandate will be widely accepted by Nigerians.
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