Just In: Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Ogun Declare Tuesday Public Holiday To Celebrate Isese Day

The governments of Lagos, Osun, Oyo and Ogun have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate the Isese Day celebration.

The announcements were contained in separate circulars released by the state governments on Monday.

Lagos State

The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration.

The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work Free Day”, which was issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro.

The circular reads, “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, 20th August 2024.

“In emphasising commitment to give necessary support to traditional institutions, as well as enhance the promotion of Indigenous tradition by preserving cultural heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved that Tuesday, 20th August 2024, be declared a Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State.

“Consequently, work resumes on Wednesday, 21st August, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are enjoined to note the contents of this Circular and give it the deserved Service wide publicity.”

Oyo State

The Oyo State Government, on Friday declared Monday as a maiden public holiday to celebrate Isese Day.

The announcement was contained in a circular titled, “Declaration of holiday to mark traditional religious festivity in Oyo State” and signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

It read, “The Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved August 20, 2023 of every year as “Isese day” in Oyo State, to commemorate the celebration of Traditional Religious festivity.

“Towards this end, Monday, August 21, 2023, has been declared as the maiden Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s festivity in the state.

“His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the State in particular, and the Country in general.

“Kindly give His Excellency’s approval, as conveyed, the widest publicity it deserves.”

Osun State

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, August 20, public holiday in the State for celebration of traditional religion (Isese) Day.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdul-Rasheed Aderibigbe, he stated that Adeleke approved the holiday to allow traditionalists to enjoy the special day.

It reads, “This is to inform the General Public that the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has declared Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 as a Public Holiday to celebrate ISESE DAY.”

Ogun State

The Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese Day, in line with the Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to religious inclusivity.

According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the state to commemorate their special day.