Anastasia Okechukwu ReportingÂ
The Federal Government has ordered Security agencies to close down the roads linking Federal Secretariat Complexes of Phase I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2pm on Friday May 26 to Monday, 29th May, 2023.
The order, the FG said was for the smooth conduct of the inauguration parade for the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29.
This was contained in a circular dated 19th May, 2023 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, addressed to all the ministries and agencies of government in the State.
According to the circular, Officers and intending visitors to the areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday, 30th May, 2023, when work will resume in earnest.
It reads: “As you may be aware, the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) has unveiled the activities marking the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony.
“The Inauguration Parade and Swearing-in of President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is the climax of the Programme will take place on Monday, 29th May 2023 at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja.
“In line with the security arrangements for the event, the Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases l, Il, Ill and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off by security operatives from 2.00pm on Friday, 26th May 2023 to Monday, 29th May, 2023.