…access roads around the Federal Secretariat Complex, covering Phases I, II, and III will be closed
ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | The Federal Government has directed civil servants working at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to operate from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The instruction was contained in an official circular signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary of the Service Welfare Office, on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The notice stated that access roads around the Federal Secretariat Complex, covering Phases I, II, and III will be closed from Friday, March 27, through Saturday, March 28, 2026, due to the planned event.
“All Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, Agencies, and Offices located within the Federal Secretariat, Phases I, II & III are hereby notified of the closure of all access roads leading to and around the Complex from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March, 2026,” the statement read.
Authorities explained that the restriction is necessary because Eagle Square will serve as the venue for the APC convention.
“This is due to the use of Eagle Square for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party on the stated dates,” the circular added.
Consequently, workers in offices within the affected zones have been asked to remain off-site for the day.
“Accordingly, all personnel whose offices are located within Phases I, II, and III of the Federal Secretariat Complex, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are to work remotely on Friday, 27th March, 2026,” it stated.
The circular further urged heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure the directive is properly communicated and strictly followed.
“All concerned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies are requested to circulate this information to their staff and ensure full compliance,” it concluded.
