Civil servants in Niger state have been directed by the state government to stay at home from December 21st, 2020.

In a statement signed by the Head of Service Salamatu Abubakar and released on Thursday December 17, it was gathered that the decision was taken to avert a second wave of  Coronavirus pandemic following increased number of cases in the last few days. 

While the workers are to stay at home till further notice, the directive however excludes workers on essential services.