The Federal Government has declared May 1, 2018 as a public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Workers’ Day.
The Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), disclosed this in Abuja on Friday.
Dambazau congratulated Nigerian workers on their loyalty, strength of character, hard work, sacrifice and dedication to building a greater country.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. M. Umar, Dambazau appreciated “the central role workers play in government activities and decisions, and for keeping faith with the present administration in its resolve to build a better Nigeria.”
He solicited the continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’s effort to re-position the economy and uphold the shared legacy of all Nigerians.
The statement said: “The minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day celebration.”
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