Breaking News

FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, May 2, 2022, and Tuesday, May 3 as public holidays to mark the Workers Day and Eld-el-Fitr celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, declared the public holidays via a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, on Thursday.

Aregbesola commended Nigerian workers for their hard work, 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.

The minister stated: “Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead are incapable of working.

“I, therefore, enjoin workers to imbibe the culture of productivity.

READ ALSO: Buhari to parties’ leaders: Let’s join hands to defeat insecurity

“Workers are also urged to raise the bar of their trade-in line with President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s drive to rev up the vehicle of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation.

“The end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to the satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation. It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity”

Aregbesola further congratulated all Muslims on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging 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.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Remi Tinubu fulfils N10m pledge to 12-year-old Ogun artist

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has fulfilled her N10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State…

1 hour ago

Troops foil kidnap attempt at late Gen Bagudos’ home

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an alleged kidnapping attempt at the residence of…

1 hour ago

2027: INEC opposes Atiku’s bid to amend suit against Tinubu, APC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed an application by the African Democratic Congress…

2 hours ago

FG begins N18bn payout to ex-Nigeria Airways workers

More than two decades after Nigeria Airways was liquidated, the Federal Government has begun settling…

2 hours ago

Melaye to EFCC: Invite Atiku, face trouble

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against…

3 hours ago

T-Pain sues Akon’s label over $489,000 royalties

American singer T-Pain has taken legal action against Konvict Entertainment, the record label founded by…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.