Isese Day: Makinde Declares Wednesday Public Holiday In Oyo

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has declared Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 as a work-free day to mark the to mark Isese (traditional) day in the state.

Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, announced this in a statement made available by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, on Monday.

LEADERSHIP reports that Isese festivity is the celebration of traditional practices among the Yoruba people.

Governor Makinde urged all residents of the state to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the state and Nigeria in general.