APC convention: FG orders civil servants to work from home

2026-03-26 - 20:04

The Federal Government has instructed civil servants based at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work 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 notice, several access routes around the Federal Secretariat Complex—covering Phases I, II and III—will be shut from Friday, March 27, through Saturday, March 28, 2026, due to the event. “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. Authorities explained that the road closures are necessary because of activities scheduled at Eagle Square, the venue for the APC gathering. “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 stated. As a result, employees whose offices fall within the affected areas have been directed to stay 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 from home on Friday, 27th March, 2026,” it added. The circular also tasked heads of ministries, departments, and agencies with ensuring that the directive is communicated and fully observed. “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.