Lagos Declares Public Holiday For Traditionalists To Celebrate ‘Isese Day’

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved Monday, August 21, 2023 as work-free day for public servants in the state to mark this year’s Isese Day.

Sanwo-Olu said that the day would allow staff of Lagos State Government, who are devotees of traditional religion, to observe their annual festival without.

The approval was contained in a circular signed by the State’s Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, sent to Permanent Secretaries of Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.

In the circular obtained on Saturday, the governor’s decision was made as a measure to promote indigenous culture and tradition in Lagos.

Aside from that, Sanwo-Olu approved the date for the traditional worshippers to preserve cultural heritage in the state.

According to the circular with Ref. No: CIR/HOS/23/Vol.1/066, “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023.

“In restating its 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, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has graciously declared Monday, 21 August, 2023, a Work Free Day for Public Servants in the State. Work will therefore resume on Tuesday, 22 August at 8a.m prompt.”