FG DECLARES MAY 1, 2020 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK WORKERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

“The economy of the country will rebound and be stronger after the COVID-19 experience, taking into cognizance, the various economic stabilization efforts by the Federal Government”…. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.

“Commends Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at stemming the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country”.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. 

This was made known in a statement issued late Tuesday, by the Permanent Secretary, Minister of Interior, Barr. Georgina E. Ehuriah, MON, NPOM on behalf of the Honourable Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola.

Ogbeni Aregbesola while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at stemming the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The Minister, while thanking Nigerians and the labour force for their sacrifices in the present period of trial, Aregbesola assured that their commitment and patience would complement the efforts so far 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 that in place by relevant authorities, the challenges currently faced by Nigerians due to the disease, would soon 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 stabilization efforts by the Federal Government.

He therefore, called on Nigerians to remain calm and be hopeful. 

Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Nigerian workers a peaceful May Day Celebration.