JUST IN:PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY,FG DECLARES.
By-Oke Orhonigbe
Monday, May 3, 2021 has been declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a public holiday to honour this year’s International Worker’s Day celebration.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement he declared on behalf of the federal government,which was titled, ‘FG declares Monday, May 3, 2021 public holiday to mark 2021 workers’ day celebration.
The Minister congratulated All Nigerian workers for witnessing this year’s commemoration in the statement on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Interior,Shuaibu Belgore.
He lauded them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of the regime of the President, Muhammadu Buhari “in its determination to move the country to the next level of socio-economic development.”
He called for more dedication and patriotism from all Nigerian workers and the labour unions, saying “the challenges of the moment will soon be over as the government is committed to the security of lives and property of all Nigerians.”
Aregbesola added, “Government is putting all strategies in place to curb the challenges of insecurity in the country. I therefore call on the labour force and all patriotic citizens to be fully committed to the task of putting insecurity to a permanent end as much as possible.”
He wished all Nigerian workers a tranquil May day celebration
