Workers’ Day: FG declares Thursday public holiday

Nigerian workers

The federal government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on May 1.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced the holiday in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Tunji-Ojo commended Nigerian workers for their diligence and sacrifice, recognising their efforts as contributors to the country’s internal and external growth.

He reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth and urged workers to imbibe the culture of innovation and productivity. Thecable