The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday May 1st 2019 as a public holiday to celebrate Workers’ Day.
The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian workers on their commitment and sacrifice toward building a greater Nigeria.
Dambazau made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday, April 29th in Abuja by Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.
He commended workers’ effort at ensuring the full implementation of the policies and programmes of government through efficient and effective service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.
Dambazau called for the continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’s effort at re-positioning the economy and moving it to the next level.
He also commended them for keeping faith with the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s resolve of building a better Nigeria.
The Minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day Celebration.
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