COVID-19: UNILAG bans gatherings of more than 10, gives 14-day break to Levels 1-12 workers

Opeyemi Adelere

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has banned the gathering of more than 10 people on the campus, even as it gave workers of the institution on grade 1-12 two weeks break.

This is in compliance with the stay-at-home directive of the government to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

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A statement issued by the management of the institution indicated that the break would last till April 8, while it exempted level 13- 15 workers, who render essential services.

The management of UNILAG also banned gatherings of over 10 people and instructed restaurants on campus to only serve take-away.

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“Further to earlier measures taken by the university authorities to support the federal and state government’s efforts in the fight against the spread of the Corona Virus, management at an emergency meeting on March 23, approved that members of staff on CONTISS 1-12 should stay at home for two weeks with effect from Tuesday, March 24, to Wednesday, April 8.

“The stay-at-home directive is to curtail the spread of the Corona Virus pandemic. Management also directs that the following measures be adhered to:
“All social and religious gatherings or meetings of more than 10 persons are hereby banned on campus.

“All level 1-12 officers and equivalent in the university have been directed to stay at home for the next two weeks with the exception of levels 13-15.

“Deans of Faculty, Heads of Departments, Directors, Secretaries attached to Principal Officers should continue to come to the office to keep the university running. Heads of Department/Unit are also encouraged to provide hand sanitisers at strategic areas of their offices.

“Staff in category (b) above, who are on essential duties, such as Works and Physical Planning Unit (Power); Security and Medical Services, etc, are to be around to man the essential areas.

“Security personnel would move around to ensure compliance”, the statement read.
The university urged workers to stay safe by observing precautions prescribed by the NCDC to keep them away from the disease.