The federal government has declared Tuesday, May 1, 2018, as a public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Workers’ Day.
The minister of interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) who disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, April 27, praised workers for their sacrifice and dedication to nation building.
Dambazau who spoke in a statement by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr M. Umar, applauded “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 however 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 minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day celebration,” the statement ended.
May 1 is set aside every year to celebrate workers for their hard work and contributions to nation building.
