In line with the Workers Day yearly celebration the Federal Government have declared Monday 2nd May to be a public holiday.
The declaration was made by Lt. General Abdulrahman Danbazau Minister of Interior on behalf of the FG. He also congratulated Nigerian workers for “their resilience, hard work and commitment to the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari, despite current challenges.”
Speaking further, the minister “urged Nigerian workers to re-dedicate themselves to the service of the nation and remain productive for the growth and development of the country.”
May 1 is a day set aside in Nigeria to celebrate the workers and any time it falls on a weekend. it is observed on the next working day.
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), NULGE, RTEAN, are among some groups that march round to celebrate the day set aside for workers.
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Federal Government Declares Monday 2nd May a Public Holiday(Workers Day)
In line with the Workers Day yearly celebration the Federal Government have declared Monday 2nd May to be a public holiday.
The declaration was made by Lt. General Abdulrahman Danbazau Minister of Interior on behalf of the FG. He also congratulated Nigerian workers for “their resilience, hard work and commitment to the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari, despite current challenges.”
Speaking further, the minister “urged Nigerian workers to re-dedicate themselves to the service of the nation and remain productive for the growth and development of the country.”
May 1 is a day set aside in Nigeria to celebrate the workers and any time it falls on a weekend. it is observed on the next working day.
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), NULGE, RTEAN, are among some groups that march round to celebrate the day set aside for workers.