Roads Leading to Federal Secretariat Complex to be Closed for APC Convention
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced the closure of all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March 2026. This decision was made to accommodate the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled to take place at the Eagle Square, which is adjacent to the Federal Secretariat Complex.
As a result, workers whose offices are located within Phases I, II, and III of the Federal Secretariat Complex, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been directed to work from home on Friday, 27th March 2026. The closure of the roads was announced in a circular by the Head of Service to various permanent secretaries and heads of agencies.
A total of 8,453 delegates are expected to participate in the APC convention, which aims to bring together delegates from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory for policy engagement, leadership elections, and a formal transition to a new set of party executives.
The convention will provide a platform for decision-making, reflection, consolidation, and direction-setting for the next phase of the party's journey.
The decision to close roads leading to the Federal Secretariat Complex during the APC convention raises concerns about the impact on daily commuters and workers. With over 8,000 delegates expected to converge on Abuja, the city's infrastructure is likely to be put to the test. The closure of roads will undoubtedly cause inconvenience to those who rely on these routes for their daily activities. The APC must consider the welfare of all stakeholders, including workers and commuters, when planning such high-profile events.
