The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja to operate remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026, in preparation for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The directive was conveyed 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.
According to the circular, the decision follows the planned closure of major access roads around the Federal Secretariat Complex, covering Phases I, II, and III, due to activities scheduled to take place at Eagle Square, the designated venue for the APC convention.
“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.
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Authorities explained that the road closures are necessary to ensure smooth conduct of the political event and to manage traffic and security concerns within the area.
“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 added.
As a result, employees whose offices are located within the affected areas, including those in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been instructed to work from home on the specified date.
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“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 stated.
The government also tasked Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with ensuring that the directive is effectively communicated to all staff and strictly adhered to.
“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 concluded.
The move is part of broader logistical and security arrangements ahead of the APC’s national convention, which is expected to draw significant political figures and large crowds to the nation’s capital.
