FG Directs FCT Civil Servants to Work From Home Ahead of APC Convention
The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress.
The directive was conveyed in a circular signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, on behalf of 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 and III are hereby informed of the closure of all access roads leading to and around the complex on the stated dates,” the circular stated.
The government explained that the decision was necessitated by the use of the Eagle Square for the party’s national convention.
“This is due to the use of Eagle Square for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress on the said dates,” the statement added.
Workers in affected offices, including those at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been directed to 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, March 27, 2026,” the circular said.
Heads of ministries, departments and agencies have also been instructed to ensure strict compliance by their staff.
“All concerned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies are requested to bring the content of this circular to the attention of their staff and ensure full compliance,” it added.
The directive comes as the APC prepares for its national convention at Eagle Square, a major political event expected to attract party leaders, delegates and supporters from across the country.
The convention is expected to address key party matters and shape political strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections.
