FG proclaims May 1 as Workers’ Day, a public holiday

Monday, May 1, has been declared a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers Day celebration...

Ashiru Taoreed April 28, 2023Last Updated: April 28, 2023

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Workers Day is being celebrated this year on May 1, which has been designated a public holiday.

Rauf Aregbesola, the interior minister, made this announcement on Friday.

Nigerians celebrated Eid el-Fitr just a week ago.

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In a statement released on Friday and signed by Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Aregbesola praised Nigerian workers for their tenacity, perseverance, and sacrifice.

He added that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.

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“There is dignity in labour; we have to have dedication and commitment to the work we do because it is vital to nation-building”, he stated.