Labour Day: FG Declares May 1 Holiday, Says "There is Dignity in labour"

Israel Adeleke 

As it is an annually moves to celebrate the labourers all our the the state in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration in a statement released on Tuesday night on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth.

OTN News further reports that the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice.

According to him, workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations.

”There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do is vital to nation-building.” the minister added.

Furthermore, the minister who urged workers to imbibe the culture of innovation and productivity, said, “encouraged workers to raise the bar of their trade to drive and upgrade the bar of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation’s wealth.”

He assured Nigerians that “this Administration is fully committed to the security of life and property of every citizen and foreigners in the country.”

Subsequently, while he was wishing workers a happy celebration, the minister urged Nigerians to keep hope alive as the present administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda he promised.