JUST IN— FG DECLARES MAY 1ST AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Federal Government declares May 1st as public holiday to mark this year's International Workers Day Celebration .

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Georgina Ehuriah .
He 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. ”
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 ” .