Ahead of the All Progressives Congress APC National Convention, the Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
According to the circular, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II and III, will be closed from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, 2026.
“All Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, Agencies and Offices located within the Federal Secretariat, Phases I, II & III are hereby informed of the closure of all access roads leading to and around the said Federal Secretariat Complex, from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March, 2026,” the statement read.
“This is due to the use of Eagle Square for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party on the said dates,” the circular explained.
“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 from home on Friday, 27th March, 2026,” it added.
The statement requests permanent secretaries, heads of departments and agencies to ensure strict compliance with the directive.
“All concerned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies are kindly requested to bring the content of this Circular to the attention of their staff, and ensure strict compliance,” the circular stated.
The APC National Convention holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja is a gathering of party faithful, across the 36 states and the FCT,most of whom constitutes the delegation to elect new National officers of the party.and a new presidential flagbearer of the party.
