The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as
public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day
Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, made
the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry, Barrister Georgina Ehuriah, Aregbesola commended
Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and
understanding.
He particularly praised the workers for their support of the
President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at stemming the
spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Aregbesola, who further thanked Nigerians and the labour force
for their sacrifices in the present period of trial, assured that
their commitment and patience will complement the efforts being
made by Government and other stakeholders to ensure the speedy
control of the virus.
He said that with the cooperation of every citizen as well as
strict adherence to the measures being put in place by relevant
authorities, the challenges being faced by Nigerians as a result of
the disease would soon be put behind.
The Minister expressed optimism that the economy of the country
will rebound and be stronger after the COVID-19 experience, taking
cognizance of the various economic stabilisation efforts by the
Federal Government. He therefore, called on Nigerians to remain
calm and be hopeful.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as
public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day
Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, made
the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry, Barrister Georgina Ehuriah, Aregbesola commended
Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and
understanding.
He particularly praised the workers for their support of the
President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at stemming the
spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Aregbesola, who further thanked Nigerians and the labour force
for their sacrifices in the present period of trial, assured that
their commitment and patience will complement the efforts being
made by Government and other stakeholders to ensure the speedy
control of the virus.
He said that with the cooperation of every citizen as well as
strict adherence to the measures being put in place by relevant
authorities, the challenges being faced by Nigerians as a result of
the disease would soon be put behind.
The Minister expressed optimism that the economy of the country
will rebound and be stronger after the COVID-19 experience, taking
cognizance of the various economic stabilisation efforts by the
Federal Government. He therefore, called on Nigerians to remain
calm and be hopeful.