Rivers Government Orders Civil Servants From Grade 1 To 13 To Work From Home

Civil Servants from Grade Levels 1 to 13 have been directed to work from home by the Rivers state government. 

In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 19 by the Head of Service in the state Rufus Godwin, only officers from Grade levels 14 and above were also directed to be on duty and assume full responsibilities for their offices till further notice.

Godwin noted that the decision was taken due to the increased Coronavirus cases in the second wave of the disease. 

It read; 

“Following the current increase in the number of COVID 19 cases, in the second wave of the pandemic, his Excellency, the Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has directed all civil servants on salary scale 01-13 except those on essential duty to stay away from duty forthwith. 

“While officers from Grade levels 14 and above, should be on duty and assume full responsibilities for their offices till further notice.

“Accordingly, all Permanent Secretaries and Heads of extra ministerial offices should ensure compliance with this directive and observe strictly all COVID19 protocols.

“This directive which takes effect from Wednesday 20th January 2021 shall remain in force until his excellency directs otherwise, please.”