Breaking: Lagos Declares Public Holiday For Isese Day

The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21 as a public holiday for public servants in the state in honour of Isese Day holding on Sunday, August 20 and other forms of traditional worship.

A statement issued by Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the development read thus:

To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday August 21st as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State.

The Isese Day, has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.

According to a circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023.

He stated further that the declaration of Work Free Day by Governor Sanwo-Olu is reaffirmation of his “commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage”.

The circular announced Tuesday, 22nd August at 8a.m. prompt as resumption of work for all State workers.

GWG.ng reports that before Governor Sanwo-Olu’s action in Lagos that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had earlier declared Monday as a public holiday for the same purpose of Isese Day.

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