The Federal of Nigeria Government had declared Friday, May 1, 2020, as a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah.

In his statement, Aregbesola commended Nigerian workers “for their resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support of curtailing the spread of COVID-19”.

Aregbesola further thanked Nigerians and 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 added, “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.”