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FG releases Vaccine Mandate Policy for all federal workers

The Federal Government has directed civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to resume work on Wednesday, December 1 with proof of Covid-19 vaccination or present a negative PCR test result done within 72 hours.

This follows the approved Vaccine Mandate Policy for all federal staff contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation titled “Resumption of duties by Officers on GL 12 and below” with reference number HCSF/3065/VOL.I/107 released on Friday evening.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan said the latest directive is in line with the advice of the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

The Federal Government had on March 4 extended the work-from-home directive to the affected civil servants till the end of March as part of efforts to continue to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.