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FG declares May 1 public holiday to mark Workers’ Day Celebration

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja
The Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration, emphasizing the importance of peace in driving industrialization and economic growth.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are crucial to Nigeria’s greatness and global respect, even as he urged workers to adopt a culture of innovation and productivity, raising their trade standards to enhance governance and national development.
The public holiday aims to recognize workers’ contributions; honor the vital role Nigerian workers play in national development; foster peace and stability as preconditions for economic growth and industrialization and; reflect on labour rights and advocate for improved working conditions.
protecting lives and properties; ensuring the security of citizens and foreigners and; supporting workers’ welfare, by creating an environment conducive to economic empowerment, job creation, and social stability.