Nigerian Government Enforces Remote Work for Abuja Civil Servants Amid Massive Security Cordon for APC National Convention

Federal Government orders Abuja civil servants to work from home on March 27, 2026, as road closures for the APC National Convention begin at Eagle Square.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 6:09 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group

Administrative Transition to Remote Operations in the Capital

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued an emergency directive requiring civil servants stationed at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to operate remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026. This administrative shift is a direct response to the logistical demands of the All Progressives Congress national convention, which is set to take over the central business district. According to a circular signed by Abdul Garba, the Permanent Secretary of the Service Welfare Office, the mandate is intended to ensure that essential government functions continue without being hampered by the significant physical disruptions occurring in the city center.

Total Gridlock Anticipated Around the Federal Secretariat

Security and logistical preparations for the ruling party’s summit have necessitated the total closure of all access roads surrounding the Federal Secretariat Complex, specifically Phases I, II, and III. According to the official circular, these restrictions will begin on Friday and extend through Saturday, March 28, effectively creating a high security perimeter. The government clarified that these measures are essential to manage the vehicular and pedestrian traffic expected as thousands of party loyalists and delegates descend upon Eagle Square for the political assembly.

The Eagle Square Mandate and Public Sector Compliance

The decision to clear the secretariat was driven primarily by the proximity of the government offices to Eagle Square, the chosen venue for the APC’s national gathering. According to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other extra ministerial departments located within the immediate vicinity must adhere strictly to the work from home order. This move highlights the intersection of state administrative functions and large scale partisan events, where the former must often yield to the security requirements of the latter during major political transitions.