In observance of Workers’ Day, the federal government on Tuesday proclaimed Wednesday, May 1, to be a public holiday.
The holiday was declared on Tuesday by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement that was also signed by Permanent Secretary Aishetu Ndayako.
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to promoting creativity, productivity, and diversity in the workplace, as Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed.
He declared that the government was devoted to placing the security and welfare of its citizens first, especially in light of climate change.
“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,” the minister said.
Tunji-Ojo wished all workers a happy celebration and urged Nigerians to support the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The labor unions have been pushing for an increase in the nation’s minimum wage ahead of this year’s Workers’ Day.
Although a committee was established by the federal government to determine a new minimum wage that would be acceptable, it is doubtful that the president would make such an announcement given that the group has not yet finished its job.
