BY LEVI JOHNSON
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has said that the Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020, as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration.
He made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Georgina Ehuriah, Aregbesola lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience, patience and understanding.
He particularly praised the workers for their support of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at stemming the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
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Aregbesola also praised the labour force for their sacrifices in the present period of trial, assured that their commitment and patience will complement the efforts being 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 being put in place by relevant authorities, the challenges being faced by Nigerians as a result of the disease would soon be put behind.