May 14, 2026

FG declares Wednesday, May 1st, public holiday for 2019 workers’ day

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

The federal government (FG) has declared Wednesday, May 1st, as public holiday for Nigerian workers.

Abdulrahman Dambazau, minister of interior, disclosed this in a statement made available to Okay Nigeria by Georgina Ehuriah, permanent secretary of the ministry, on Monday evening.

He congratulated Nigerian workers on their commitment and sacrifice towards the building of a greater Nigeria.

Dambazau also commended workers’ effort at ensuring the full implementation of the policies and programmes of government through efficient and effective service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.

The minister called on Nigerian workers in government’s effort at re-positioning the economy and moving it to the next level.

He commended them for keeping faith with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s resolve of building a better Nigeria.

Dambazau then wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May day celebration.

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