RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT DIRECTS CIVIL SERVANTS ON SALARY GRADE LEVELS 1–13 TO STAY AT HOME DUE TO COVID-19 2ND WAVE.

Folowing 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 essencial duty to stay away from duty forthwith. While officers from Grade level 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 directives and observe strictly all COVID-19 protocols.

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