In deference to the order by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Tanko Muhammad, for courts in the country to close by Tuesday, top Abuja lawyer, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, has directed staff and officials at his law firm to start working from home from today, Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
He conveyed the decision in a memorandum titled: Alternative Working Arrangement in View of COVID-19.
“In compliance with the directives of the Chief Justice of the Federation and as a palliative measure to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19), all officials and employees of the Law Firm are hereby directed to work from home for a period of 14 days effective from the 24th of March, 2020,” the memo said.
“Our top priority is keeping our officials, employees, clients and other stakeholders safe while doing whatever is reasonable to keep the Law Firm running.
“While we pray that this pandemic will soon cease, please ensure your safety by complying with preventive measures issued by the National Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.”
