Breaking: FG Declares May 2nd, 3rd As Public Holidays To Mark Workers Day, EIdul-Fitr Celebrations

Federal Government has declared Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr celebrations respectively.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement signed by Dr. M.L. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

The Minister congratulated workers across the country on this year’s celebration and commended 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.

According to the Minister;

Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working

Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoined workers 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.

He also urged workers to raise the bar of their trade in line with the 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.

Speaking further, the Minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the
holy month of Ramadan.

Ogbeni Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

He expressed;

The self-restrain, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved
upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper.

The minister expresses confidence that the security challenges in some parts of the country will soon be a thing of the past, noting that the government is putting determined efforts and all necessary measures in place for Nigerians to
enjoy unfettered peace all round.

Ogbeni Aregbesola assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammad Buhari is fully committed to the security of life and property of every citizen and foreigners alike.

In the statement, the Minister also commended all security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country and the peace that has returned to the formerly embattled places.

He urged Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is everybody’s responsibility.

Ogbeni Aregbesola then wished all Muslims a happy Eidul-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favours of Allah be with every Muslim faithful.