Just in: Federal government declares public holiday

Monday, May 2 has been declared a national public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day celebration.

According to The Punch, this declaration was made by Nigeria’s minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau on behalf of the government.

He also congratulated Nigerian workers for “their resilience, hard work and commitment to the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari, despite current challenges.”

Bassey Akpanyung, the permanent secretary of the ministry who released a statement on behalf of the minister, also enjoined the workers to continue to support the president in fight against corruption.

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.”

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