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Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has directed civil servants from Grade Level 12 and below to resume work on Monday, March 8.
The government had in January 13, 2021, directed all civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to work from home as part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
The Head of Service, Mrs Peju Babafemi, who gave the directive in a statement on Tuesday, said the decision was reached after reviewing the measures taken amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which she said have helped control the spread of the virus.
“Considering the progress made so far in curtailing the spread of the virus as well as the Federal and State Governments’ plans for vaccination, His Excellency, Dr John Kayode Fayemi has directed all public officers on Grade Levels 02-12 hitherto working from home to resume work on Monday 8, March 2021.
“However, all officers are to continue to take personal responsibility for their health, including proper use of masks (covering nose and mouth), regular hand washing and sanitizing, as well as social distancing. Avoidance of large gatherings should be strictly observed,” She said.