To mark this year’s Workers’ Day, the Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1 as a public holiday, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, a copy of which was obtained by Persecondnews, the minister harped on the need for peace to drive industrialization and economic growth in the country.
Commending workers for their diligence and sacrifice, Tunji-Ojo noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations.
”There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do, is vital to nation-building,” he said, urging workers to imbibe the culture of innovation and productivity. Tunji-Ojo challenged workers to raise the bar of their trade to drive and upgrade the bar of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation’s wealth.”
This Administration is fully committed to the security of life and property of every citizen and foreigners in the country.”
Nigerians should keep hope alive as the present administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda he has promised.”
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