FG declares Tuesday Public Holiday
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, congratulated Nigerian workers on their loyalty, the strength of character, hard work , sacrifice and dedication to building a greater Nigeria .
The minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry , Dr . M . Umar , 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 . ”
Dambazau 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 said .