FG declares May 1 public holiday


The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, public holiday to mark the workers’ Day.

The Minister of Interior,  Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd) diclosed this in Abuja on Friday, wishes the Nigerian workers a successful May Day and  congratulated Nigerian workers on their competency and dedication to building a greater Nigeria.

The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. M Umar, commended the central role workers play in government duties and decisions, keeping faith with the present administration in its resolve in building a better country, Nigeria.

Dambazau urged the continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’s effort in repositioning the country’s economy and uphold the shared legacy of all Nigerians.

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