The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 1st, 2023 a public holiday to mark Workers Day.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, on Friday.
The Minister commended workers for their hard-work, diligence and sacrifice, adding that their efforts are largely responsible for the country’s greatness, and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.
According to Aregbesola, there is dignity in labour, and dedication and commitment to work are vital elements to nation-building.
He urged the workers to imbibe the culture of productivity, noting that; “The end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to the satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation.
“It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity.”
He also charged the workers to raise the bar of their trade in line with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s drive to upgrade the vehicle of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation.
The Minister commended all security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country and encouraged them not to go all out to deter criminals whenever they raised their heads.