FG Orders 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 remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The directive was conveyed in a circular issued on Thursday and 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 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.

The government said the decision was necessitated by the use of Eagle Square for the APC national convention scheduled for the same period.

“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.

It further directed that all personnel in affected offices, including those at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, should work from home 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 stated.

The government also urged 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 noted.

The move comes as the APC prepares to hold its national convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, a major political event that is expected to draw party leaders, delegates and supporters from across the country.