FG Declares Public Holiday For Workers’ Day Celebration

Federal Government declares May 1st, 2024, a public holiday for Workers’ Day, emphasizing commitment to labor excellence and safety.

Minister of Interior urges proactive measures against climate change’s effects, wishing all workers a happy celebration.

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Workers’ Day.

The statement emphasizes the government’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and equity in labor, echoing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to fostering innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in workplaces.

VerseNews reports that Dr. Tunji-Ojo reiterated the importance of ensuring safety and health at work, aligning with this year’s theme, and urged proactive measures to mitigate climate change’s adverse effects, while extending warm wishes to all workers for the celebration.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration.

“The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity in all spheres of labour, re-affirming the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in the workplace.

“Dr. Tunji-Ojo said, ‘In alignment with this year’s theme, which focuses on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, I wish to state that the Federal Government remains steadfast in its resolve to prioritise the safety and well-being of all citizens.

“Let me reaffirm Mr. President’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for work, where every worker can thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.’

“While acknowledging the contribution of workers, he called for proactive measures to mitigate adverse effects of climate change through synergy in in the implementation of sustainable practices and policies that promote well-being in the workplace and in building a nation guided by the principles of integrity, diligence and compassion.

“The minister also urged Nigerians to remain committed to the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda as he wishes workers a happy celebration.”