The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 1, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers Day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Aregbesola, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, on Friday, commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.
Aregbesola stated that there is dignity in labour and there must be dedication and commitment to the work we do because it is vital to nation-building.
Speaking further, the minister urges workers to raise the bar of their trade in line with the regime of President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd)’s drive to upgrade the vehicle of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation.
He also commended all security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country, as he encouraged them not to relent but go all out to deter the criminals whenever they raised their heads.
