September 19, (THEWILL) – The Osun state government has directed compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all public and civil servants in the state.
The directive is part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease in the state.
The directive is contained in a circular dated September 15 and signed by the permanent secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Governors Office, Osun State, S.A Aina.
The circular, marked Ref No SMD.61 Vol.III/16, was addressed to the office of Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff and its deputy, commissioners, special advisers, chairmen of board and statutory commissions, permanent secretaries and heads of non-ministerial departments, vice-chancellor, Osun State University, Osogbo, general managers and executive secretaries, chief medical director, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, heads of the state’s tertiary institutions and council managers.
The circular reads: “Consequent upon the rampaging and virulent third wave (DELTA VARIANT) of the COVID-19 virus, the government of Osun State is determined to halt its continuous spread in the State. Hence, the government has provided COVID-19 vaccine to be taken by all workers in the State in its various health facilities. This is with a view to ensuring that the vaccine is taken in order to protect and prevent the workforce and residents from being infected with the virus.
“Arising from the foregoing, the Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has mandated all Public Servants who have not been vaccinated against COVID 19 to visit the nearest Government Health Centre to them or their place of work to get vaccinated forthwith.
“This directive of Mr Governor must be taken very seriously by all the affected workers across the entire State and Local Government Services.
“In addition to the above, the Governor has directed that all Public Servants should continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols such as wearing of face mask, staying at least six (6) feet away from one another, avoiding crowded places, constant washing of hands/ use of hand sanitisers, among others.
“All Accounting Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including Tertiary Institutions, Local Government Authorities, Local Council Development Areas. etc are requested to draw the attention of their Staff to the contents of this Circular and ensure strict compliance by all.”
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