The Federal Government in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani in Abuja has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark the 2025 Workers Day internationally known as “International Workers’ Day”.
“International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May, or the first Monday in May.”
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in the statement reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth while commending workers for their diligence and sacrifice, noting that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations.
He said, “There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do, is vital to nation-building so I hereby urge you to imbibe the culture of innovation and productivity.”
He encouraged all 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.
The minister assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s full commitment to the security of lives and property of every citizen and foreigners in the country wishing all workers in Nigeria a happy workers’ day celebration.