FG Orders Closure Of Major Abuja Roads Ahead Of Tinubu’s Inauguration

The Federal Government has ordered the closure of roads linking Federal Secretariat Complexes of Phase I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2pm on Friday May 26, to Monday May 29.

The Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Service of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, said this in a circular on Friday in Abuja.

Onwudiwe said that the order is in line with security arrangements by the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), for the smooth conduct of the inauguration parade for the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29.

“Accordingly, officers and intending visitors to the affected areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday May 30 when work will resume in earnest,” the circular said.

Tinubu alongside Senator Kashim Shettima will take oath of office as President and Vice-President on May 29.