The Federal Government says even though it is expected that everyone gets vaccinated against the covid-19 virus that getting vaccinated is not compulsory but a matter of choice.
Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, disclosed this at a press briefing, yesterday, in Abuja.
Dr. Faisal while reacting to reports of the December 1, 2021 deadline for civil servants to be vaccinated, said federal civil servants were not mandated to take the vaccine, but must show negative COVID-19 PCR test, before entering their places of work.
“Following advice by public health experts, the PSC announced that all Federal Government employees should make a choice as to how they can contribute towards making the work environment COVID-19-free. The logical choice is between taking the vaccine and showing the evidence or presenting proof that one is COVID-19-free by showing a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior,” he said.
“This provision is applicable to all Federal Government institutions. The decision to release the advisory was not taken lightly. It is part of the PSC and Federal Ministry of Health’s mantra to always use scientific evidence to make decisions for the benefit of all Nigerians,” he added.
