March 28, (THEWILL) – As part of measures to mobilise support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the Federal Government has directed all public offices to be closed by 1pm.
The Office of the Head of Service gave this directive in a circular to all Permanent Secretaries on Monday.
The circular, numbered, HCSF/3065/Vol.1/146 and signed by Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, reads:
“As you are aware, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be meeting the Black Stars of Ghana in continuation of the 2022 FIFA World-Cup Qualifier, Playoff. (Return Leg).
“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 1.00pm on Tuesday, 29th March, 2022
“Permanent Secretaries are requested to give this circular wide publicity to achieve the desired result.”
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will on Tuesday meet with Ghana’s Black Stars for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff duel.
THEWILL had reported that the first leg of the game ended goalless in Kumasi, Ghana, on Friday.
The Super Eagles players have said they are determined to put up a performance that will earn Nigeria a seventh appearance at the World Cup.
Meanwhile the federal government has bought 20,000 tickets for Nigerians to watch the match.
