In an update published by The Punch, the Federal Government has ordered civil servants at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to operate remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026. The directive, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is a precautionary measure to manage logistics and security ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention.
The circular noted that all access roads leading to Eagle Square and the surrounding Secretariat phases will be cordoned off to accommodate the influx of over 8,400 delegates. The closure, which extends through Saturday, is intended to prevent total gridlock in the capital’s central business district during the high-profile political gathering.
Daily Post confirmed the scale of the event, reporting that “32 state governors and 8,453 delegates from across the country are expected to participate,” while Premium Times noted that “security agencies have been placed on high alert to ensure a hitch-free exercise at Eagle Square.”
Echotitbits take: This convention is a massive litmus test for the ruling party’s internal cohesion. The decision to shut down the civil service hub for a political event shows just how much the APC’s internal logistics now dictate the rhythm of the nation’s capital.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/apc-convention-fg-orders-workers-to-work-from-home/, March 27, 2026
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