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COVID-19 VACCINATION: FG Issues New Condition, Ultimatum For Civil Servants

Faith Ukanwa

Oct 14, 2021

The Federal Government has given a deadline for civil servants to get COVID 19 vaccination or risk not having access to government offices.

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The Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC), Boss Mustapha while briefing newsmen on Wednesday, said it is now mandatory for civil servants to get COVID vaccine.

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Mustapha warned that from December 1, 2021, civil servants will not be allowed access into offices without vaccination proof.

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They are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 test result done within 72 hours.

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" 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."

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