Armed Forces Day: Fed Govt to close major roads in Abuja

The Federal Government has ordered the closure of access roads to the National Arcade and the Federal Secretariat in Abuja Phases I and II on Sunday, January 14, 2024 and Monday, January 15, for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.

A circular by the Permanent Secretary for Social Welfare in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mahmud A. Kambari, announced the need to close the roads.

Titled: Cordoning off Roads Around the Federal Secretariat in view of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the circular was sent to major Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

It reads: “As you may be aware, activities marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC) have been unveiled. The climax of the celebration, which is the wreath-laying ceremony by Mr. President, is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024.

“In line with security arrangements for the event, access roads leading to the National Arcade and the Federal Secretariat, Phase I, and the Federal Secretariat Phase II will be cordoned off from Sunday, January 14, 2024 till after the event on Monday, January 15, 2024.

“Accordingly, officers working at the affected areas are requested to delay resumption to work till after the event on Monday, January 15, 2024.”