The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, the 29th of May, 2023 as work-free for all workers in the country as a day that will usher a new government into power in the country.
According to the federal government, the decision was necessitated by the need to allow Nigerians to commemorate the inauguration of the nation’s 16th democratically elected President.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuiab Belgore in a statement on Friday noted that the declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on behalf of the Federal Government.
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‘The Minister felicitates with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as expressed in the nationwide election that produced the President and his Deputy being inaugurated and indeed in all elections across the nation.’
In another report, Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that due to the myriad of problems confronting the country, the early days of his administration might not be rosy however, he is confident that Nigerians will be happy in the end.
Speaking on Friday in Abuja at the Jumat prayer and lecture as part of activities lined up for the 29th of May 29 handover ceremony, Tinubu who was represented by the vice president-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, pointed out that he was aware they were short of time, and that delay might compound the deteriorating situation of the country.
According to him, the issue of subsidy removal and the multiple exchange rate system among others have become a serious challenge that the administration must surmount in record time.
He said, ‘Tinubu is a fair-minded person. He will do justice to Nigeria irrespective of affiliation with political parties, religious and tribal background. We are united by our common heritage of poverty and insecurity among others. This is time for all of us to form a single force.
‘Ours is a great nation waiting to unleash its great potential to the world. China was once called a sleeping giant but today, China had woken up. Nigeria needs to wake up. We are calling on all of you to pray for us for God’s guidance. I want to assure you that Tinubu will hit the ground.’
He added that; ‘We do not have the luxury of time. The challenges facing us are getting worse. We are living in a pressing time. Rest assured that in the fullness of time, Nigeria will pay glowing tributes to us. The starting point might not be rosy let me be very honest with you.
‘Oil subsidy is albatross on our neck. The multiple exchange rate system is a drain on the national economy. There are certain decisions the president-elect will take but in the fullness of time, Nigerians will not only appreciate but also celebrate us.’
He, however, promised that women would be well represented and compensated in the incoming administration.