- National Arcade, Abuja hosts event Saturday, January 15
BY EDMOND ODOK – The Federal Government has ordered the closure of some roads accessing the arcade of the federal secretariat complexes and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in commemoration of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
In a circular with reference number HCSF/PS/SWO/007/iv/552, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan informed the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and the general public of the closure yesterday by 2.00 pm prompt.
The circular was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, on behalf of the Head of Service of the Federation.
A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mallam AbudulGaniyu Aminu, said on Friday that the development is in view of the upcoming activities marking the 2022 celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day to honour the nation’s fallen heroes.
According to the statement; “This event, which involves the wreath-laying ceremony by President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by top government officials and members of the Diplomatic Corps will hold on Saturday, 15 January at the National Arcade, Abuja.”
“To this end, all offices within the Federal Secretariat Complex are to be vacated at 2.00 pm on Friday, 14th January,” the statement further said
