FG asks civil servants to close early due to Ghana-Nigeria match

The Federal government has directed all civil servants to close by 1pm today March 29 in order for workers to return to their homes in time to cheer the Super Eagles as they play against the Black Stars of Ghana in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff final battle at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. 

 The directive was contained in a memo signed by Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, the Permanent Secretary (Service Welfare Office) for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. “There is a need to mobilise support for the Nigerian Team. 

Consequently, I am directed to inform you that all offices will be closed at 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 29th March 2022.

 “Permanent Secretaries are requested to give this circular wide publicity to achieve the desired result.”the memo in part reads

 See a copy of the memo below...