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APC Convention: FG shuts federal secretariat in Abuja, orders work from home

The circular explained that the shutdown “is due to the use of Eagle Square for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party on the said dates.”

• March 26, 2026
Federal secretariat Abuja

The Federal Secretariat, Abuja, which houses numerous ministries and agencies, has been shut down, and workers are to work from home on Friday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its national convention at Eagle Square.

Abdul Garba, the permanent secretary of the Service Welfare Office for the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, issued a circular announcing the shutdown for Thursday.

“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 said federal secretariat complex, from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March, 2026,” the circular read.

The circular explained that the shutdown “is due to the use of Eagle Square for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party on the said dates.”

Against this background, all staff with offices in the federal secretariat are to work from home, while permanent secretaries and heads of ministries are urged to ensure that their workers comply with the circular.

“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,” the circular stated.

It added, “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.”

Preparations have been in top gear at Eagles Square ahead of the event.

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