FG declares Friday as public holiday to mark Int’l Workers’ Day
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto 
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1st May, 2026, as public holiday to mark International Workers’ Day.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, says the declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The Minister congratulates Nigerian Workers and commends their contribution to national development.
He urges workers to remain committed to productivity, patriotism, and dedication to duty.
Tunji-Ojo equally assures that the government remains committed to improving workers’ welfare and creating an enabling environment for economic growth.
He calls on Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while reflecting on unity and hard work as key to nation-building.
