Shippers Council To Fumigate Offices, As Resumption Commences In Phases

The Nigerian Shippers Council said it would disinfect and fumigate all offices and buses as part of  duty resumption strategy this week.

Recall that the council had resumed partial operations on the 30th April 2020 ,in line the presidential directive on the lockdown against the COVID19 pandemic.

The Executive Secretary/CEO , Nigerian Shippers’ Council , Hassan Bello , said on Sunday , that the resumption will be phased with directors, deputy directors and heads of divisions to report on Monday 4th May 2020.

Bello said the resumption date of officers on levels 14 and 15 will be announced in due course, adding that the office will operate 3 times a week only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

He noted that working hours will be 9 am to 2 pm daily, pointing out that on the first week of resumption the office will be disinfected, fumigated and decontaminated with the agency’s official buses inclusive.

While harping on stringent measures to curb coronavirus pandemic, the council’s boss reiterated that transportation to and from work will similarly be guided by health protocols and advisories.

According to him, “In response to circular HCSF/109/S.1/100 dated 30th April 2020 which relates to partial resumption of duties, the Management of NSC hereby decides as follows:

“During this weekend the office will be disinfected, fumigated and decontaminated. Same will apply to our buses.

“There shall be issued a complete protocol on social distancing, hygiene and other health guidelines and conduct at work. The Medical Unit and the HR Department will issue the guidelines and monitor compliance.

“For those who are outside Lagos and may find it difficult to resume, they should stay put until circumstances become easier. They should work from wherever they may be.

“The above is applicable to all the zonal offices but subject to the rules prescribed by the state governments. For example Kano is in lock down, and so staff are to obey strictly the directives of the state government.

“The resumption is for officers on Grade Level 14 and above but we are phasing the resumption starting with officers on Levels 16 and 17 first, and subsequently 14 and 15.

“The date for resumption of Levels 14 and 15 will be announced very soon.”

Bello called on stakeholders to stay safe and observe personal hygiene, physical distancing and wearing of face masks.