INEC met told staffs above the age of 57 and others with critical underlining sickness not resume duty yet.
The commission stated it could train its employees on cleaning protocols in compliance with the federal government’s guidelines.
National commissioners, directors and other designated staff will resume at the national headquarters on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
The Independent Nationwide Electoral Commission (INEC) met Thursday and deliberated on protocols for the resumption of activities and operations. Telling employees above the age of 57 and others with critical underlining sickness not resume duty yet.
“Only the staff under 58 years of age with no severe underlying health issues will resume. While pregnant women, nursing mothers and all other staff with underlying health conditions should remain at home for the time being.” The commission stated in a press release by the National Commissioner in control of Voter Education and Public Information, Mr. Festus Okoye.
The commission, which stated its operations would begin on Monday, said it had additionally discussed preparations for the conduct of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections and other pending legislative bye-elections.
In accordance with Okoye, the commission will even resume engagement with political parties, civil society groups and organisations, the media and other stakeholders in relation to the Edo and Ondo state governorship elections.
“The modalities for these engagements will be worked out and considered at its next meeting on May 14, 2020,” the commission said.
Okoye added that the commission will work out modalities for the ramping up of activities in Edo and Ondo States. Where it has governorship elections and can liaise with the security agencies and health authorities on the resumption of work within the two states as quickly as possible.
He stated the commission would issue complete guidelines for the first phase of its resumption in compliance with the directives of the federal government and health authorities. Including that these guidelines will probably be posted on its notice boards and uploaded on the website of the commission on Monday.
Other resolutions of the management of INEC included finishing up a complete decontamination of its national headquarters, the annex at Blantyre Street, the Electoral Institute and its Area 10 office housing its employees clinic.
He stated the commission would comply with the federal government’s guidelines on resumption protocols and procedure. Thereby, offering infrared thermometers, cleaning soap, and water at entrances. Putting in hand sanitiser dispensers at strategic points in its workplace.
The commission stated it could train its employees, notably the cleaners and office assistants, on cleaning protocols and strict compliance with the federal government’s guidelines. In addition, to its own specific protocols for resumption.
“National commissioners, directors and other designated staff of the various departments will resume at the national headquarters on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. After the decontamination of the premises and provision of essential amenities as outlined earlier in this statement.”
