MDAs to open 3 days a week, as level 14 officers and above resume work from 4th May

Federal government on Thursday said  Ministries, Department and Agencies MDAs of government will open three days in a week on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays

A statement on Thursday by the Head of Service (HOS) of the Federation,  Folasade Yemi -Esan also directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work with effect from Monday, 4th May, 2020.

The statement signed by Olawunmi Ogunmosunle the Director, Information in the office of the Head of Service of the Federation, said the directive is further to President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast on a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown measures occasioned by COVID-19.

According to the directived, “Offices are to open Three (3) times a week, namely Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The closing time shall be 2.00pm on each day”

The  statement directed the concerned officers  to ensure full compliance with the directives and advice on the prevention of the COVID -19 pandemic.

” These measures include maintenance of social distancing, regular washing and /or sanitizing of hands and wearing of face masks.

Officers are to limit the number of visitors they receive to the barest minimum.

“They should also ensure that the visitors comply with safety and health advices/ directives.

The statement said “Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers are also advised to ensure that hand washing and sanitation facilities are placed at entrances and strategic points in their MDAs.

Other measures to be in place include Infrared thermometers to be provided at the entrance of the MDAs for compulsory temperature checks,  while as much as practicable the entrance to the MDAs is limited to only one.

The statement noted that the “Federal Secretariat Complexes have been decontaminated while efforts are ongoing to do same in other public offices.”