The Federal Government, FG, has declared Monday and Tuesday, May 3 and 4, 2022 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and Eid-Fitr celebrations.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, the Minister Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Aregbesola commended workers for their hardwork, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.
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He further advised them to imbibe the culture of productivity, saying “The end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation. It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity”
The Minister also congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and urges them to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
