On behalf of the Federal Government, the Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah has signed a statement made by Minister of Interior,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, declaring
Friday, May 1 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International
Workers’ Day Celebration.
Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah has signed a statement made by Minister of Interior,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, declaring
Friday, May 1 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International
Workers’ Day Celebration.
Aregbesola in his statement commended Nigerian workers for their
resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support at
stemming the spread of COVID-19. He 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”.
resilience, patience and understanding, particularly in their support at
stemming the spread of COVID-19. He 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 further said, “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.”
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.”
The Minister added that “the economy of the country will rebound and be
stronger after the COVID-19 experience, taking cognisance of the various
economic stabilisation efforts by the Federal Government”.
stronger after the COVID-19 experience, taking cognisance of the various
economic stabilisation efforts by the Federal Government”.
