Workers’ Day: FG Declares May 1st Public Holiday

The federal government of Nigeria has declared May 1st as public holiday to mark the international workers’ day celebrated worldwide.

The statement was disclosed by the Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola,  who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Ogbeni, who thanked Nigerians and the labour force for their sacrifices in the face of current challenges, assured that their commitment and patience would complement the efforts being made by the government and other stakeholders to ensure the speedy control of the virus.

He said with the cooperation of every citizen as well as strict adherence to the measures being put in place by relevant authorities, the challenges being faced by Nigerians as a result of the disease would soon be put behind