The federal government has mandated civil servants to get
vaccinated against COVID-19.
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation
(SGF), said workers who fail to get vaccinated will be barred from entering
their places of work.
Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the presidential
steering committee (PSC) on COVID-19, announced this at a briefing on
Wednesday.
He said starting from December 1, workers who do not show
proof of vaccination and or a negative COVID-19 result will be barred from
government offices.
“With effect from 1st
December 2021, federal government employees shall be required to show proof of
COVID-19 vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within
72 hours, to gain access to their offices, in all locations within Nigeria and
our Missions. An appropriate service-wide advisory/circular will be issued to
guide the process,” he said.
According to the SGF, testing statistics generated over the
last four weeks have shown that the infection rate is going down in some
states, while in others, the trajectory is upward.
He said the restrictions placed on travellers coming into
Nigeria from South Africa, Turkey, and Brazil have been eased.
“The honorable
minister of aviation today presented the position of African countries on
vaccine passport which some economic blocks and countries wish to impose, for
travel purposes,” he said.
“This is because African countries have found it difficult
to access the vaccines for their citizens in sufficient number.
“Over several months, four countries were placed on high
level restriction for travelers from such countries. The PSC has after a review
of the developments in these countries, decided to remove South Africa, Turkey,
and Brazil from the restricted list.
“As you are aware, the UK has eased restrictions on fully
vaccinated travelers from Nigeria to the UK with effect from 11th October.”
He said the PSC will continue to review Nigeria’s protocols
based on global developments, science, and national experience.
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