Coronavirus nigeria bans foreign travels for civil public servants

You're referring to the recent development in Nigeria!

Yes, you're correct. On March 26, 2020, the Nigerian government announced a ban on foreign travels for all civil public servants, effective immediately. This decision was made to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The ban applies to all civil servants, including those in the federal and state governments, as well as those in the private sector who are employed by the government. The decision was taken to prevent the spread of the virus, which has already affected many countries around the world.

According to a statement issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the ban is aimed at protecting the health and safety of public servants and their families. The statement read:

"In order to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government has directed that all foreign travels by civil servants be suspended with immediate effect. This directive applies to all civil servants, including those in the federal and state governments, as well as those in the private sector who are employed by the government."

The ban does not apply to essential travels, such as those related to medical emergencies, official duties, or business trips that are deemed essential by the relevant authorities.

This decision is part of the Nigerian government's efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has already affected several countries in Africa and around the world.