FG declares May 1, 29 public holidays

The Federal Government yesterday declared May 1 a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’  Day.

It also declared May 29 a holiday to celebrate Democracy Day.

In a statement, Minister of Interior Abba Moro urged workers to consider the Workers’ Day as a celebration of the dignity of mankind.

Moro urged Nigerians  to defend, sustain and deepen the nation’s democracy.

He urged political office holders to reflect on how to effectively deliver the dividends of democracy to the citizens.