FG shuts roads, orders civil servants to work from home

The federal government has instructed civil servants working within the federal secretariat in Abuja to work remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The directive is part of measures to ease movement, reduce congestion, in the federal capital territory ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abdul Garba, permanent Secretary, service welfare office, made the disclosure in a circular issued on behalf of the head of the civil service of the federation.

According to the circular, all access routes leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II, and III, will be shut 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.

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The government noted that the decision was due to the use of Eagle Square for the APC national convention.

“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.

It further directed that workers in the affected offices should remain off-site on the specified 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 government also instructed heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure full 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 directive comes as the APC prepares to hold its national convention at Eagle Square, Abuja—a major political gathering expected to draw party leaders, delegates, and supporters from across the country.

The convention, scheduled for Friday, is a significant event where party officials are expected to deliberate on internal issues and outline plans for future political activities, including preparations for the 2027 general elections.