Sequel to the extension of lockdown for another 14 days by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, the Lagos State Government has directed that all offices at its Secretariat, Alausa as well as other government establishments statewide remain closed for the said period.
The directive was contained in a memo by the Head of Service, HoS, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola and addressed to all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, state Assembly, local governments and local council development areas, chairmen of all service commissions in the state including Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Hospitals etc.
The lockdown, according to the memo, is with effect from 11pm on Monday.
The memo reads: “Sequel to the nationwide broadcast by his Excellency, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari -President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on review of the Civic-19 situation in the country and the directive to extend the state lockdown for another 14 days, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor has directed all offices in the secretariat, Alausa, as well as other Government establishments statewide remain closed for another 14-day period with effect from 11pm on Monday, 13th April 2020; in line with the President’s directive”.
The HoS went on to state that all hospitals and other frontline responders in the management and control of the Pandemic remain excluded from the lockdown, as well as all essential services.
He recognised and appreciated the dedication of all state officials, Medical/Health workers, logistics or relief support workers, as well as on-line education providers in the frontline battle against the pandemic.
“For those not directly involved, keep on spreading the message, stay safe and practice personal hygiene. It is believed that our collective effort will yield the desired result, as this too shall pass”, he said.
The HoS directed the Accounting Officers to take note of the circular and give it the state-wide publicity it deserves.