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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in a statement on Sunday, ordered all civil servants in the state to stay away from work on Monday, May 4. noting that the delayed resumption is a deliberate attempt to prevent overcrowding in the state.
President Muhammadu Buhari had imposed a total lockdown on Lagos, Ogun and the FCT, which terminates today, Sunday, May 3, with the gradual easing starting tomorrow, Monday, May 4.
According to the Governor only emergency workers and those on essential duties would be allowed to work on Monday.
In amending the work guidelines earlier issued, which stopped members of the public service from Grade Level 1 to 12 from going to work; we have had to review this position and we are extending the directive to all civil servants, regardless of level.
On Tuesday, only officers from Grade Level 15 and above have express permission to come to work.
All other essential officers that may need to be at work will be informed by the Accounting Officer of each Ministry as may be required.
From Monday on, there will be a curfew from 8p.m. to 6a.m. and all movements within these hours are prohibited, except for people on essential services, which are agro-products, petroleum products, relief materials, and food supplies.
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Saturday night, said of the 2,388 coronavirus infections in the country, 1,068 cases were recorded in Lagos with about 30 attendant fatalities and 247 recoveries, the highest by any state in Nigeria.
Lagos State releases guidelines for Markets, banks to open; no school, clubs
New guidelines announced for the COVID-19 lockdown by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The rules take effect from Monday, May 4, 2020 in Lagos State.
All places of worship, beaches, clubs, gyms, salon, cinemas, swimming pool remain closed
Markets, eateries and restaurants to open between 9am-3pm only takeout. No eat in.
Public transport. All commuters to wear masks and gloves.
Thermometers and hand washing equipment must be provided and buses are to load 60% capacity. No standing, All air conditioners off, All commercial bikes are suspended, Tricycles to carry two passengers only as directed by the governor.
Banks and companies are to operate in the following condition, all staff will work between 9am and 3pm. Maximum of 60% capacity on ground. Others to work from home.
All schools remain closed till further notice, Teach online and any one who flaunts the directives will be reported by whistle blower channels.
Funerals are permitted. Only 20 people permitted and that includes the officiating ministers. No party to follow it.
“Curfew remains in place as directed by the President – 8pm to 6am as directed by the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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