The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020, as a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah.
In the statement, Aregbesola commended Nigerian workers “for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support at stemming the spread of COVID-19”.
Aregbesola who further thanked Nigerians and the labor force for their “sacrifices in the present period of trial”, assured that their “commitment and patience will complement the efforts being made by the Government and other stakeholders to ensure the speedy control of the virus”.
He said, “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 added 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”.
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