Breaking: FG Confirms May 1 as Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Federal Government’s Minister of the Interior, has proclaimed Thursday, May 1, 2025, a national holiday in observance of Workers’ Day.
According to reports, Tunji-Ojo repeated the need for peace to propel industrialization and economic progress in a statement signed Tuesday night by Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary, and praised workers for their sacrifice and hard work.
Nigeria’s glory and the respect it enjoys in international society are largely due to the efforts of its workers, he said.

Tunji-Ojo therefore encouraged employees to adopt a culture of creativity and efficiency.
The minister wished workers a joyous occasion and stressed to Nigerians that the current government of President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to the Renewed Hope Agenda he pledged.

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“Work has dignity; our commitment to our work is essential to the development of our country,” he continued.

We want employees to be the best at what they do in order to push and improve governance and ensure that everyone in Nigeria benefits as much as possible from the country’s wealth.

“Every citizen and foreigner in the nation have their life and property protected, and this Administration is totally committed to that goal.”