JUST IN: COVID-19: Nigerian govt makes vaccination mandatory for civil servants

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“With effect from 1st December, 2021, Federal Government employees shall be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination...”

virus as this will soon become a prerequisite for gaining access into their various offices.

Mr Mustapha said beginning December 1, 2021 all federal government employees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or present a negative PCR result to gain access to their offices. At the time, he said one of the reasons for compulsory vaccination of civil servants is because they will be travelling on behalf of the nation.Mr Mustapha said the government of the United Kingdom has eased restrictions on fully vaccinated travellers from Nigeria to the UK with effect from 11th October, 2021.

 

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I don't understand why people's job should be tied to being vaccinated. It makes no sense and would further intensify scepticism about taking the vaccine. People should be free to decide if they want to be vaccinated or not!

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